Viewpoint
Working Across Boundaries
Using a common blueprint, the Navy learns lessons in the art of IT strategy.
Political World
Immigration Redux
Case of imprisoned Border Control agents returns issue to forefront.
Editor's Notebook
Hooked on Contracts
Agencies outsource more and more work that is vital to core missions.
Outlook
Uncle Sam’s Secrets
Agencies are paying the price for keeping more and more information hidden from public view.
News
Panel grills head of food safety agency on bonuses
Lawmakers ask why the agency was able to give senior executives bonuses last year despite running short of money and cutting some activities.
Defense
Study says Pentagon could make Iraq funds last until July
Bush and Republicans have argued the military needs the funding as early as mid-April.
Defense
DHS preparedness chief resigns amid reorganization
FEMA is taking over grant programs, disaster assistance and operations, and other activities in the soon-to-be-gone preparedness directorate.
Tech
New NASA tech contracts are a boon for small firms
Awards went to 23 small companies, almost a quarter of which are owned by service disabled veterans.
Pay & Benefits
Senator reintroduces pay for performance measure
Bill would deny annual raises to employees with low performance ratings.
Management
Audit finds few problems with IRS outsourcing program
Lawmakers push to cancel program; updated program revenues might not be available before more contracts are signed.
Management
Experts divided on GSA chief’s potential Hatch Act violations
Determination could hinge on details of what was said at a Jan. 26 meeting and the intent of the meeting.
Pay & Benefits