Defense
Lawmaker seeks to set up Defense-industry procurement board
Panel would find ways to identify critical shortfalls in military equipment and streamline the purchase of needed gear.
Management
Dems support expansion of GAO, but question affordability
Head of the audit agency says budget boost would help with heavier workload and allow projects beyond issuing reports.
Oversight
Combining Polls
Aggregate results show Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton leading the Democrats and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, the Republicans.
Management
Reported drop in free tax e-filings revives criticisms
Though participation in program is decreasing, the IRS reports that complaints are down to one per every 2,193 returns.
Management
Union leader advocates more resources for IRS, better use
Agency budget contains legislative proposals aimed at taking a $29 billion bite into the tax gap over 10 years.
Tech
Systems to verify worker IDs set for overhaul
Employers now will be able to query one system using numbers assigned to workers on their permanent resident cards and employment authorization documents.
Management
Lawmakers aim to settle on budget blueprint soon
House and Senate are close on discretionary spending, with a likely outcome to be overall spending in the $20 billion range above the White House request.
Defense
GOP leaders urge House to return from recess early
Request for supplemental wartime funding has been pending since February, and delays will hurt the troops, Republicans argue.
Tech
Senator probes NASA software procurement
Failure to re-bid a $5.2 million contract has a high-ranking finance panel member questioning the agency's acquisition practices.
Management
TSP board awards contract for forms processing
In a $16 million deal, SI International will help process paper transactions faster.
News
Spy chief still looking for deputy director
No. 2 slot has been open since May when Gen. Michael Hayden left the position to take the lead at the CIA.
Defense
Concern mounts about latest effort to control U.S. borders
Critics worry project will become one more in a long line of DHS big-ticket programs to end up over cost, behind schedule and, in some cases, with ineffective results.
Management
Industry fights measure to bar contractors for immigration violations
Senate-passed spending bill contains language that would penalize contractors breaking immigration laws for up to 10 years.
Defense
Boeing stands to make a comeback at Air Force
Company has a decent chance of winning tanker and cargo plane contracts, despite procurement scandal several years ago.
Management