Defense
Congress gives DHS six months to revise terrorist watch lists
Frustration and anger has grown among legislators during the last year that government watch lists are riddled with inaccuracies.
Management
White House chief's notebook raises question: What's a 'record'?
Former White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card sought to circumvent Presidential Records Act by keeping key personnel information in blue spiral notebook he bought himself.
Defense
Park Service deputy chief resigns
Donald Murphy is central figure in case of fired Park Police Chief Teresa Chambers.
Tech
Advocacy group puts federal spending search tool online
Launch of FedSpending.org provides new insight into contract and grant spending, raises questions on focus of upcoming government site.
Tech
GSA launches governmentwide property sales site
Web site will consolidate agencies’ efforts to unload unwanted assets.
Defense
Privacy groups rap DHS plan to limit access to clearance information
Proposal could make half of data gathered during background investigations off-limits to applicants, one opponent says.
Oversight
The Real Issue
Renewed attention on the conflict in Iraq may hurt Republicans more than the page scandal.
News
Deficit pegged at $250 billion
Congressional Budget Office estimate is a $68 billion improvement over last year's figure.
Defense
Agencies say most Iraq contracts competitively bid
GAO review finds some errors in documenting the procurement process and reporting to Congress.
Defense
TSA seeks new carry-on baggage screening technology
Agency is looking for a system that can be deployed quickly, and does not need additional development.
Tech
GSA probe of regional contracting shops finds few problems
Agency continues to differ with the Defense Department on interpretations of law on spending contract funds.
Defense
Personnel agency opens second veterans recruitment office
Brooke Army Medical Center commander hopes office will help disabled veterans get jobs.
Tech
Agency launches anti-drug ads on video-sharing site
Potential for reducing drug use remains unclear; online ads run risk of prompting parodies.
Tech
DHS pulls back $5 million from communications project
Disaster management systems are being consolidated to save money, department spokesman says.
Pay & Benefits