Tech
NASA contract workers threaten strike
All sides agree that a walkout beginning Sunday would not affect shuttle launch set for Friday.
Defense
House subcommittee authorizes center to study bio-threats
Bill gives DHS flexibility to decide on a site for the facility, but clarifies that the department will not interfere with USDA's authority.
News
Dems test GOP’s will to stay within spending limits
House Democrats call surprise vote on military construction, veterans’ affairs appropriations measure that exceeds Bush’s request by $4 billion.
Defense
Lawmakers say body armor firm made false claims
Labels may have been inaccurate, panel members say; company fails to present solid evidence backing claims tests were rigged.
News
House panels approve two more 2008 spending measures
Office of Management and Budget director has said he will recommend a veto of any spending bill that goes over Bush's limit.
Defense
Health officials get share of blame for handling of TB case
CDC director says her agency erred on the side of "giving the patient the benefit of the doubt."
Defense
DHS officials deflect criticism over lapses in TB incident
Officials place most of the blame on a single U.S. agent who let the infected U.S. citizen across the Canadian border into New York.
Oversight
Labor employees rally against outsourcing decision
Alleging discrimination, union leader says he is prepared to fight the decision in court.
Defense
Army medical units in Iraq struggle with information systems
Internal briefings show that units are using records system that runs on outdated Windows 2000 operating system.
Defense
Appropriators block funding for DHS personnel reforms
Congress approved $20 million for the overhaul for fiscal 2007; Bush administration has requested $15 million for next year.
Oversight
Spy agency extends massive contract for IT support
Three-year extension will keep CSC and Northrop Grumman-led group of contractors at NSA through 2011.
Defense