Tech
Wireless tracking technology interests senators
Lawmakers to launch the Radio Frequency Identification Device caucus Thursday.
Defense
Senator defeated in bid to secure more rail security funding
Extra funding would have broken spending cap, opponent noted.
Defense
New GSA chief reaches out to small businesses, agencies
Six weeks in, Lurita Doan is optimistic that her agency can finish the year in the black.
Defense
OMB highlights emergency contracting provisions
Update to Federal Acquisition Regulation makes for easier access to emergency procurement rules.
Tech
Infighting hurt VA data breach response, IG finds
Personal conflicts between a career official and political appointee contributed to poor handling of the incident, report says.
Defense
Thousands more employees to join new Defense pay system
Unions label the announcement a political move to counter congressional efforts to eliminate funding.
Defense
DHS revamps emergency alert system
Changes will reach every state by late 2007; eventually individuals will receive alerts on cell phones.
Management
Senate subpanel advances $51.2 billion Commerce-Justice bill
Measure would restore $900 million of $1.2 billion in proposed cutbacks to Justice Department programs.
Defense
House subcommittee moves chemical security bill
Measure would allow DHS to regulate companies that work with chemicals; Senate panel passed a similar bill recently.
Defense
Administration might seek $110 billion more for Iraq, Afghanistan
Request would boost military spending in those countries to about $560 billion since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Defense
Senators vote to increase border, port security funding
Provision that would restructure FEMA but keep it within the Homeland Security Department passes by a wide margin.
Defense
Treasury official: Impact unclear from disclosure of terror tracking
Official defends policy of limiting early briefings on the program to leaders of congressional intelligence committees.
Defense
Legislator to push for acceleration of missile defense program
Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., chides Democrats for their continued opposition to program started more than two decades ago.
Tech
Report: VA treated data breach with ‘indifference’
Employee responsible for stolen computer equipment was not authorized to take sensitive personal information home, inspector general report says.
News
IRS headquarters to remain shut for months
Repairing extensive damage from flooding will cost tens of millions of dollars; employees may start returning in the fall.
Management