Defense
TSA indicates port ID system may not be ready by July
Estimates for how many port workers will ultimately be enrolled range from 750,000 to 1.5 million.
Pay & Benefits
OPM strengthens health savings accounts benefit
By the beginning of 2008, eligible employees will be able to make pre-tax contributions.
Tech
Agencies’ cybersecurity scores on the rise
Eight still fail annual review; lawmaker exploring ways to provide incentives for good grades.
Tech
IRS seeks to guide taxpayers to Internet and phone help
Plan would aim to preserve access to face-to-face consultations, but expand use of less costly services.
Defense
Defense proposes giving Guard chief 'senior advisor' role
Document makes clear the Pentagon will continue to reject efforts to elevate the Guard leader to a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Defense
Air Force, Navy funds may be needed to cover Army costs
Defense secretary reiterates concerns that failure to approve supplemental wartime spending bill in next few weeks will damage readiness.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Ploy?
A new analysis tests the idea that alternate pay systems are a tactic to decrease pay.
Defense
Officials praise Texas' progress on emergency system
Since 2003, the federal government has devoted $2 billion to radio interoperability grants.
Defense
Guard chief touts unit readiness but acknowledges stress
Ongoing deployments would make equipment problems at home worse, chief says.
News
Intelligence chief announces 100-day reform plan
Strategy includes new performance appraisal system and encourages changes to acquisition and security clearance practices.
Management
Smithsonian problems include $2.5 billion maintenance, repair list
High-profile members of the institution's oversight board may not be able to put in the necessary time and attention, senator says.
Management
Agencies launch air traffic training for disabled veterans
Program partly aimed at offsetting anticipated retirements at the FAA.
Defense
Security officials seek lessons from Iraq's chlorine attacks
The Homeland Security Department is also implementing new rules for regulating security at U.S. chemical facilities.
Management
Political e-mails trigger surge in Hatch Act complaints
The Office of Special Counsel recorded 299 complaints last year -- an all-time high for the independent investigative agency.
Defense
Fate of Treasury contracting shop remains in limbo
Contractors and customers express concern over service continuity; Army medical centers among FedSource customers.
Management
Walking the Talk
Getting first responders on the same wavelength requires more than just new technology.
Tech
Lawmakers, others urge more attention to drug review system
Much of the difficulty in conducting effective drug surveillance is the FDA budget, observers say.
Defense
Bush invites congressional leaders to discuss bill to boost war funding
President continues to push “clean” bill with no withdrawal timetable; Democrats say talks will not be meaningful.
Management
NASA chief asks lawmakers for more workforce flexibilities
Agency would like to be able to offer permanent employees incentives to switch to temporary status.
Tech