Defense
No date yet for full e-records exchange between VA, Defense
Two departments have made some progress with short-term projects to share health information, GAO says.
Defense
Democrats streamline bill to authorize security programs
Provisions that were taken out will be addressed in other legislation, Democrats say.
Defense
Bush wary as House sets votes on new war funding bill
Iraq bill would provide funding for three months, with a vote on extending funding for the rest of the fiscal year to come in July.
Defense
House subcommittee votes to roll back parts of Defense personnel system
GOP staffers may seek to reverse action in full committee markup.
Tech
Agencies prepare for new telecom services
Citizens who communicate with the government will not see changes, but will benefit from tighter security and various enhancements.
Pay & Benefits
Mobility cited as key to recruiting top science talent
Training and educational incentives including loan repayments are also helpful, panelists say.
Oversight
Administration opposes hike in small business contracting goals
Official says tougher target would have “chilling effect” on agencies’ efforts to buy from small firms.
Oversight
Final passage of budget blueprint likely next week
Delay should not affect the appropriations process, which is already off to a slow start.
Defense
House lawmaker to seek reports on Iraq operations
Chairman of Armed Services panel will stop short of asking for a troop pullout in authorization bill, in an effort to avoid divisions.
Oversight
First-Quarter Grades
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani sits at the head of the class for the GOP, and Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, for the Democrats.
Oversight
Iraq reconstruction IG subject of long-running investigation
Six former employees filed complaint more than a year ago with charges including wasteful spending.
Management
Union to file for first-ever election at GAO
Group set to submit election cards from more than half of the agency’s 1,500 analysts.
News
Justice Department won't block ex-official’s testimony
Officials reluctantly agreed not to object, suggesting information that emerges might interfere with the department's own investigation.
Defense
Homeland Security eyes biometrics checks for air exits
Department still lacks a timetable for verifying when foreigners leave the country through Canada or Mexico.
Tech
NASA employees object to data-gathering actions
Agency officials say they are following President Bush’s rules and that requirements are consistent with those across government.
Defense