Management
Committee leader cancels vote on contentious EPA nominee
Critics question nominee’s efforts to exempt the military from environmental regulations, and involvement with anti-regulatory groups.
Defense
House committee approves biodefense measure
Bill co-sponsor cites the threats of avian influenza or another anthrax attack as reasons for the legislation’s passage.
Defense
Defense authorization vote likely to slip into next week
Language in the House-passed bill that would allow military chaplains to pray in the name of Jesus Christ remains contentious.
Pay & Benefits
The More You Know
Federal employees and retirees will now be able to compare actual drug and medical procedure costs among some insurance plans.
Defense
House GOP leaders optimistic on passage of homeland security package
Strategy remains focused on sending bills to the Senate and then pressing for their passage instead of trying to attach them to high-priority bipartisan legislation.
Defense
Senate Dems unveil plans for nationwide hearings on Iraq
Republicans pounced on Democrats' plans, saying they were planning campaign events to try to court voters.
Defense
Pentagon may seek an extension of labor relations deadline
Lengthy regulation development process, and delays caused by court case, may mean more time is needed, deputy secretary says.
News
IRS appoints new chief information officer
Richard Spires takes over task of modernizing the agency’s 1960s-era tax processing system.
Tech
Panels suggest new approach to IT consolidation
Task forces recommend adoption of uniform standards, rather than moves to shared services centers.
Defense
Future tanks could surprise critics
New vehicles are likely to be more agile and fuel efficient, but heavily armed.
Defense
DHS aims to keep more about security clearance applications secret
Proposed exemption from Privacy Act cites potential threats to national security.
News
Boeing wins high-tech border security deal
Company bests rivals with plan to erect network of 1,800 towers equipped with sensors, cameras, and heat and motion detectors.
Management
NIH bill would establish electronic research tracking system
New “common fund” would target studies cutting across institutes.
Management