Management
Senate panel holds hearing on procurement policy nominee
Committee likely to approve Denett before July 4 recess.
Defense
Report: Air security still trumps mass transit protections
Members of House panel also criticize TSA for failing to coordinate adequately with state and local officials.
Pay & Benefits
TSP tries to remain vigilant in data security
Agency moves to stop using Social Security numbers for access to accounts.
Defense
VA spends more than $14 million handling data breach
Millions in reprogrammed funds have paid for call center and mass mailing.
Management
Safavian found guilty on four criminal charges
Former procurement official to remain at liberty before Oct. 12 sentencing.
Defense
Senators urge better system to enforce immigration laws
Number of employers given notices of intent to fine for hiring illegal workers fell from 417 in 1999 to three by 2004, GAO says.
Management
Bill would let franchises win small-business contracts
Provision in legislation to reauthorize SBA for another four years would qualify “every McDonalds” as a small firm, opponent argues.
Oversight
Rays of Hope
Poll results are looking up for the Republicans, and in House races, Democrats have a number of novice candidates.
Tech
Former federal technology official to take industry post
Ex-technology undersecretary at Commerce Department named as the Information Technology Association of America’s president and CEO.
Management
Earmark foe collects a few for his district
Advocate for earmark overhaul secured funds in Transportation-Treasury appropriations bill for at least two local projects.
Tech
Military faces challenges in embracing technology
Challenges include developing tools and infrastructure, and changing the way people think about information sharing, military official says.
Tech
E-gov projects again face cuts on Capitol Hill
OMB has enhanced efforts to communicate benefits of projects, but appropriators remain skeptical.
Management
Senator seeks probe into alleged scientific censorship
White House science office pushes new NASA policy as model for other agencies.
Defense
DHS: State disaster response plans lacking
Federal officials still need to improve coordination with state and local governments, review finds.
Defense