News
Administration announces border, immigration initiatives
Changes will include expanded use of a system to electronically verify employment eligibility.
Defense
Effort to draw down troops on border invites mixed reactions
There is widespread concern in border states -- particularly New Mexico and Arizona -- that the White House is cutting back the mission too soon.
Defense
Funding to keep Guard troops on border left unsettled
Pentagon budget planners may face the difficult task of shifting dollars within the department's accounts to pay for the mission.
Pay & Benefits
NASA urged to consider morale in reshaping workforce
Retirement of the space shuttle and ensuing shift in mission will create substantial challenges, GAO cautions.
Defense
Navy plans to land pilotless drones on carriers
Service has hired Northrop Grumman to build two planes for demonstration purposes.
Pay & Benefits
Feeling Special
Some special groups of federal employees are covered by unique retirement rules and restrictions.
Defense
DHS to require flight passenger information before takeoff
New early sharing of information is intended to give authorities more time to identify and remove suspected terrorists from flights.
Defense
EPA, VA clear officials who appeared in religious video
Officials did not appear in uniform and weren’t identified by title.
Defense
IT, metal industries fighting over proposed Defense rule
Change would let the Pentagon buy commercial ready-made weapons parts without determining if they contain metals produced overseas.
News
House lawmakers unveil bill to change coin composition
Measure would allow the Treasury Department to save money through using less expensive materials.
News
Bush team, Dem Hill leaders still eager to work together
That doesn't mean conflict won't boil up over issues like Iraq and the budget.
Oversight
Research firm lowers expectations for GSA tech services contract
Report says spending through Alliant vehicle may be only $7.5 billion, well short of its $50 billion ceiling.
Pay & Benefits
Ditching Debt
A look at what current benefit programs and proposals mean for federal employees with student loan debt.
Oversight
Report says Defense weighed audit findings on questioned payments
GAO work appears to counter claims that a settlement on disputed contract charges ignored the auditors.
Tech
Energy agency to focus on cutting-edge research
Agency would be charged with investigating "high risk, high reward" energy technology.
Tech