Defense
FEMA chief defends decision to cut off aid to hurricane victims
Lawyers are reviewing a court order asking the agency to resume payments; no decision has been made on how to proceed.
Defense
Hurricane season closes without major incident
FEMA director pledges continuing improvements; agency on the brink of filling all of its regional director positions.
News
DHS science chief backs digital solution to communications woes
A universal digital communications backbone could help emergency responders nationwide stay in touch with one another.
Pay & Benefits
Ho, Ho, Ho, Off to Work
Don't bet on getting any extra time off at Christmas this year.
Defense
Countries obligated to share data, U.S. official says
"Gray areas" need to be resolved, official acknowledges.
Defense
Defense official sees smooth trajectory for space programs
In a series of meetings last year, discussions over space were not partisan in nature, presumably boding well for the future.
News
Lawmakers eye another extension of stopgap funding measure
There’s a chance that a roughly $136 billion fiscal 2007 Military Quality of Life and Veterans Affairs spending bill might be attached.
Management
Program for disabled, blind, renamed to better reflect mission
Officials say new name for JWOD Program is unrelated to a recent fraud incident.
Defense
Security agency to eliminate millions in retention allowances
Decision to cut program will affect about 700 police and investigators at the Federal Protective Service.
Tech
Immigration services bureau loses thousands of records
As many as 30,000 citizenship applications may have been processed without the proper files, auditors conclude.
Tech
Tech groups look ahead to changes on Senate panels
The next Congress is expected to step up oversight efforts.
News
Peace Corps points alumni toward federal jobs
Recently-returned volunteers are not required to compete with the general public for government positions.
Defense