Defense
What if: A look at how Dems would lead on defense issues
If Democrats gain control of Congress, they would be unlikely to trim overall defense spending, congressional aides and analysts say.
Management
Ex-procurement chief gets 18 months in prison
David Safavian's lawyer will argue for release on bond during appeal.
Defense
Electronic tracking for truck cargo expanded
The information will be submitted through the automated commercial environment, which is currently deployed at 49 ports.
News
Bush steps up campaign activity as Election Day nears
President has been less active during the current campaign cycle than he was during the midterm elections in 2002.
Tech
Federal employees begin receiving new ID cards
Presidential directive required agencies to distribute new high tech credentials to at least one worker by Friday.
News
Forest Service mourns deaths of four firefighters
Employees from other forests step in to fight California blaze while co-workers grieve.
Defense
Most countries meet e-passport deadline
New passports with biometric chips will help DHS officials detect fraudulent documents.
Pay & Benefits
In The E-Mailbag
Answers to readers’ questions on a range of retirement-related issues.
Tech
Academic urges government-run emergency communications network
After the disastrous communications failures on Sept. 11, 2001, and during Hurricane Katrina, the current decentralized emergency response system shouldn’t be tolerated, professor says.
Defense
Agency delays deadlines to check air-cargo workers
TSA has pushed back several deadlines set in rule published earlier this year.
Defense
Bush signs bill authorizing fence along border with Mexico
Democratic leaders criticize the measure, noting it provides no actual construction funding.
Defense
Three judges set to hear Defense personnel reform appeal
Pentagon releases results of survey indicating first entrants to new system are satisfied; unions dismiss findings.
Management
Officials share strategies for complying with new financial management rules
Difficulties in meeting new requirements in an Office of Management and Budget circular may continue another two years.
Pay & Benefits
Prescription drug fraud settlement nets $155 million
Provider used by insurers in federal employee health programs agrees to settlement, but denies taking kickbacks, deleting prescriptions.
Defense