Defense
Iraq contractors' problems no impediment to finding new work
Firms repeatedly secure high-dollar procurements in spite of questionable performance records.
Oversight
Presidential hopefuls sign pledge to back federal funding search engine
Three candidates affirm commitment to implement legislation enhancing transparency of federal spending.
Oversight
FAA awards landmark air traffic control contract
ITT wins $1.8 billion award to deploy new GPS-based systems.
Defense
Hackers steal info on users of federal job site
Intruders gain access to names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of 146,000 job seekers, OPM says.
Tech
EPA to test use of RFID system to track hazardous waste shipments
Agency wants to get a better handle on waste generated by Mexican plants using raw materials from the United States.
Pay & Benefits
Reserve Returns
New court decision provides relief to federal employee military reservists who were improperly charged for military leave dating back to 1980.
Defense
Federal travel spending drops
Big drop at Defense department leads to overall drop in travel expenditures from fiscal 2005 to 2006.
Oversight
Bright outlook projected for DHS technology services contract
Researchers say department should expect more and higher value task orders under its EAGLE program next year.
Tech
NASA announces $500 million rocket contract
Boeing team to construct upper stage of Ares I rocket to be used in sending astronauts back to the moon.
Pay & Benefits
Executives list obstacles to outsourcing HR services
Study shows challenges include inadequate standards and lack of funding to implement new programs.
Defense
NASA report rebuts astronaut drinking allegations
Safety chief finds no evidence astronauts flew drunk, says agency has policies in place to prevent unsafe behavior.
Oversight
Small businesses struggle to swim with big fish
But that may change as legislators press federal agencies to increase the amount of business they send to small firms.
Oversight