Tech
OMB sets security standards for Windows computers
Requirements are intended to reduce vulnerabilities and save time and money, but observers caution they aren’t a cure-all.
Defense
Pentagon adds 35,000 employees to new personnel system
Latest installment will bring the total number of civilians working under the performance-based pay system to 113,000.
News
High court hears case on right to sue federal employees
Case argued Monday has the potential to make it easier for private citizens to bring cases against individual government workers.
Defense
DHS still faces hurdles tracking visitor exits by land
Agency still years away from being fully able to verify departures, panelists tell lawmakers.
Defense
Osprey helicopter nears overseas deployment
Skeptics are concerned unresolved safety issues could make the hybrid aircraft vulnerable during combat.
Tech
GSA sees exodus of top officials
Departures of Senior Executive Service members higher than normal in first few months of 2007.
Oversight
Discounting Experience
Americans are clearly looking for something from their next president other than just credentials.
Defense
Dems use new clout to pass homeland security bills
Party has placed several controversial policies back on the table, such as collective bargaining rights for federal airport screeners.
Management
Ex-Bush aide defends changes to global warming reports
Official tells lawmakers he simply suggested alterations, not final edits.
News
TSP boosts participation of young, lower-paid employees
Overall civilian rates have leveled off, leaving the military services as a prime area for growth.
Defense
Officials describe risks in Army transformation program
Acquisition official says contracting strategy is “experimental;” GAO cites technology issues.
Defense