Defense
Web chat rooms center of FBI probe into terrorist plot
Agents say they uncovered plot by monitoring Internet postings.
Defense
Customs, border employee training center earmark under fire
At least one senior House Republican wants the expansion of the center stopped, saying it is not needed and is creating redundancies.
Defense
Internal review finds cost of Army future combat program soaring
Cost estimates for the program have nearly doubled in the last three years, soaring from $175 billion to $300 billion.
News
Senator places hold on GSA reorganization bill
James Jeffords of Vermont blocks legislation that would complete merger of GSA’s procurement organizations.
Management
Public service academy proposal gains lawmakers’ ears
The free four-year undergraduate education would require a five-year service commitment.
Defense
Defense business agency gets Iraq contracting assignment
Business Transformation Agency will head up effort to improve policies and procedures for rebuilding Iraq.
Defense
Contractor’s rise shows blurred government, industry lines
Despite several failed projects, Science Applications International Corp. has grown into one of the top federal contractors.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Couples
If you’re married to another federal employee, you face some specific challenges in retirement planning.
Tech
Senate panel sets deadline for NSA database deal
Effort comes at a time when the legality of the agency’s surveillance activities is under close scrutiny.
Defense
Canadian leader urges flexibility on border ID program
Prime minister indicates he supports efforts to delay implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.
Defense
DHS to distribute $400 million for infrastructure protection
No changes have been made based on recent criticism of how anti-terrorism grants for urban areas were allocated.
Defense
Lawmakers seek details on DHS plans for detainee surge
Possibility of using cruise ships to hold illegal immigrants raises concerns about expense and waste, the legislators say.
Management
Defense Department seeks input on military mail overhaul
Push for transformational, end-to-end solution could result in public-private job competition.
Pay & Benefits
TSP funds post mediocre June earnings
Smaller domestic companies, which took the biggest hit in May, had a slight gain last month.
Tech
Feds displaced by flooding offered use of telework centers
Month-long closure of IRS headquarters prompts GSA to open its 14 telework centers to affected employees at no charge.
Pay & Benefits
Rules of Unpaid Leave
Federal employees can continue to receive some benefits even without a paycheck.
Defense