Defense
Halliburton retreats from Iraq logistics work
With sale of subsidiary KBR, company distances itself from highly criticized federal contract.
Tech
OMB official: Large agencies better suited as Internet hosts
Move to new GSA telecom service contract will give agencies a chance to review how they manage their networks.
Defense
Study highlights differences between military, civilian leaders
Senior military officials rate higher than their civilian counterparts on leadership, but don't score as well in management.
News
Court orders hearings for veterans on employment complaints
Appeals court decision criticizes Merit Systems Protection Board for choosing to grant hearings based on its own discretion.
Defense
Forward Observer: Herding Cats
The leader of the House Appropriations Committee faces the daunting task of lining up support for the wartime supplemental funding bill.
Tech
Federal officials urge industry to better protect IT systems
Commerce technology official says he believes businesses are "profoundly motivated" to make sure they address problems.
Defense
Senate work on security bill to spill over to next week
Republicans continue to object to a provision in the bill that would grant federal airport screeners collective bargaining rights.
Management
Panelists suggest focus on job performance first, pay later
Compensation may not be the strongest motivation for doing good work, observers say.
Defense
Rule broadens DHS post-employment lobbying limits
Senior officials will be prohibited from lobbying anywhere in the department for 12 months after they leave.
Tech
Census Bureau exposes personal data on public Web site
Agency has taken “appropriate administrative action” against the employees involved, pending the results of an investigation.
Defense
Defense chief may scale back Pentagon’s spy work
The Pentagon has encroached on the CIA’s territory, through programs in such areas as human intelligence-gathering.
Management
House panel approves open government measures
One bill aims to strengthen FOIA, in part by pressuring agencies to meet a 20-day deadline for responding to information requests.
Defense
Bill to boost war spending has something for everyone
Democrats add $21 billion to Bush's $103 billion request; Republicans say they will only support a “clean” bill focusing on troop support.
Pay & Benefits