Defense
Army strained to near its breaking point
Short breaks between combat tours and limited resources to respond to wartime mission are taking a toll.
Pay & Benefits
Life Expectancy vs. Life Annuity
A closer look at the options for geting monthly payments from your Thrift Savings Plan account.
News
Alarms over detainees fail to stir Fort Leavenworth
Army base is home to the military's only domestic maximum-security prison, making it a potential relocation spot if Guantanamo facility is closed.
Defense
Lawmakers plan endgame for wartime spending bill
There has been little substantive discussion between Democrats and the White House, which has threatened a veto.
Management
Diplomatic, intelligence agencies win praise for recruiting
In a speech at the Excellence in Government conference, Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte expresses optimism about the future leadership of security agencies.
Tech
Biggest threat to Internet could be a massive virtual blackout
This type of high-tech ambush occurs when multiple compromised systems flood the bandwidth or resources of a targeted server.
Defense
Arizona patrols to acquire border sensor technology
Towers will hold sensors, cameras and communication nodes, giving agents better situational awareness.
Tech
GSA organization, labor unions resolve differences
Union members at new Federal Acquisition Service will be protected in terms of transfers, evaluations and position descriptions; training also included.
Management
Bush sidesteps Congress to appoint labor relations, regulatory nominees
Recess appointment brings a Democrat to three-person board adjudicating disputes between unions and agencies.
News
Lawmakers probe FDA response to harmful pet food
Legislation introduced in February would create a single food safety agency.
Defense
Homeland security panel demands plan for visitor tracking project
Spokesman says department has already submitted parts of the strategic plan to congressional appropriators, and will submit the rest "as soon as possible."
Tech
Intelligence chief pushes security clearance reform
Adopting private sector methods could save the government time and money, National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell says at Excellence in Government conference.
Management