News
Online filing of patent applications surpasses targets
More new patent applications are being filed electronically each week than through the traditional paper process.
News
Senate gears up to debate FDA drug safety system
Many agree that additional drug safety surveillance is needed, but design of system has watchdog groups concerned.
Defense
Chemical industry prepares for another fight over security language
Supplemental war spending bill headed to President Bush's desk contains provision that would allow states to go beyond federal chemical security rules.
Defense
Union official, FEMA clash over morale issues
Labor leader seeks congressional "rescue" of agency; FEMA spokesman calls statements "worthless."
Defense
Senators to meet on immigration reform
Core issues, such as whether illegal immigrants can earn citizenship without leaving the country, still under discussion.
Defense
Iraq reconstruction projects fall back into disrepair
Funding, project management agencies say they have no authority to help Iraqis operate new equipment and maintain refurbished buildings.
Defense
Pentagon, State struggle to define nation-building roles
As the Pentagon moves to fill short-term gaps, it is pushing to get civilian agencies the money and authorizations they need.
Defense
Bush invites leaders to discuss new war funding bill
President reiterates that he will not accept legislation that has a timetable for withdrawing troops.
Defense
Walter Reed moves to new medical tracking system
Clinicians and case workers now can quickly schedule appointments and locate documents needed to apply for benefits.
Defense
Watchdog: Projects in Iraq at risk for fraud, waste and abuse
Ongoing contract management problems and lack of contractor head count contribute to problems.
Management
Agencies report rise in student loan repayments
Budget limitations and tax liabilities remain obstacles to offering the benefit.
Management
GAO settles pay dispute with 12 of 308 senior analysts
Counsel finds data and calculations used to conduct the employees' performance evaluations were flawed.
Management
Labor secretary grilled over 2008 budget
Appropriator also takes department to task for awarding too many non-competitive contracts.
Defense
Lawmakers doubt DHS can meet port security deadlines
Maritime security law enacted last October requires testing of transportation worker IDs at U.S. seaports to begin by July 1.
Pay & Benefits