News
Homeland Security spending bill passes without veto-proof majority
Democrats say Bush should view funding increases related to border security in the context of the larger debate over immigration reform.
Oversight
Senators urge appropriators to boost SSA administrative funds
Budget resolution calls for an additional $430 million beyond President Bush’s request, to address backlog of disability claims.
Oversight
House investigators seek Justice probe of NASA general counsel
Bipartisan request suggests top lawyer may have destroyed government records and obstructed justice in throwing away meeting tapes.
Defense
Lawmaker pressures Navy to use unwanted catamaran
Ranking Republican on House Armed Services panel encourages the service to move the ship from research to real-world operations.
Oversight
OMB releases guide for guarding statistical data
Guidelines implement a 2002 law and establish uniform standards for protecting sensitive information.
Oversight
House deal on earmarks lets appropriations work proceed
Democrats agree to include add-ons for special projects up front for debate and votes on 10 of 12 bills.
Defense
House blocks funding for DHS personnel reforms
Senate committee approves only $5 million of $15 million President Bush requested for the system in fiscal 2008.
Pay & Benefits
Retiring Women
You’re likely to live a longer and different life than your mother, and you should plan for your retirement accordingly.
Features
Homemade Bombs, High-Tech Response
The Pentagon is throwing everything it’s got against improvised explosive devices but missing the real targets.
Features
Snapping Back
Since we can’t prevent every disaster or attack, why not shift focus toward surviving them?
Features
Indomitable Spirit
Resiliency helps people embrace change and overcome crisis. Can it be taught?
News And Analysis
Moving On
After record-breaking spending, the Iraq Project and Contracting Office closes shop.
News And Analysis
The Sky’s the Limit
The new manual for irregular warfare overlooks air power, Air Force officials say.
News And Analysis
Burned Out
Equipment shortages and budget gaps leave states vulnerable to wildfires.
Management Matters - Advice And Dissent
The No Surprises Rule
Justice officials learned the hard way why blindsiding employees is a bad idea.
Defense
ADVICE+DISSENT: Intelligence File The Contractor Conundrum
Intelligence agencies won’t say how many contractors they’ve hired. But we’ll give it a shot.
Viewpoint