Defense
CIA official: North American power company systems hacked
Cyberattacks have disrupted energy supplies and caused one blackout.
News
Human rights group: End 'culture of impunity' for security contractors
Report recommends expanding existing laws to increase accountability for private workers in war zones who commit crimes.
Oversight
Backers of bill on federal Web services seek action
Measure would order agencies to measure citizen satisfaction with government services, including Web interactions.
Defense
Ridge: Fighting terror takes 'People plus technology'
Former Homeland Security Department Secretary cites lack of information sharing as hurdle to better security.
Tech
Information security managers need to be more than technicians, guide says
Ability to articulate how security helps agencies meet missions now a requirement.
Defense
Border-state lawmakers decry new ID rules for travelers
Travelers will be required to produce documents proving citizenship when coming into the country from Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean.
Oversight
OMB management chief sees no need to 'fix' IG system
Legislation not needed because 'we do not have an IG problem,' says Clay Johnson.
News
Agencies propose flooding Grand Canyon to improve critical habitat
Goal is to move sand out of Colorado River and restore sandbars throughout Grand Canyon National Park.
News
Humvee replacement program to begin next month
Effort to acquire lighter, better bomb-resistant truck could be largest-ever vehicle contract.
Oversight
GSA watchdog finds himself on other side of misconduct investigation
Former counsel alleges misuse of resources, retaliatory actions against managers at inspector general’s office.
Oversight
Official touts Bush's efforts to improve e-government
Deputy e-gov chief says governmentwide Web sites have helped users navigate bureaucratic maze.
Oversight
White House, Senate committee still at odds over IG bill
OMB chief details concerns about 10 different provisions in legislation to boost inspector general independence.
Defense
Pentagon seeks to buy more F-22 fighter jets
Move would add to the Air Force's fleet and delay expected production-line closures.
Pay & Benefits
Pilot program will target corporate workers for federal jobs
Partnership for Public Service, Treasury and IBM to develop governmentwide model.
Defense
State, DHS grant RFID contracts to speed border crossings
Awards are made despite opposition from privacy advocates fearful that personal data could be stolen.
Defense
Homeland Security drops proposed labor relations plans
Even if department wanted to move forward, Congress has denied it the money to do so.
Defense
House approves revised defense authorization bill
Bill is expected to encounter little opposition in the Senate.
Defense