Defense
Senate adds $289 million in supplemental funding for avian flu
In setback to fiscal conservatives, vote added to the price tag of the still-growing emergency spending bill.
Defense
Comment on TSA frequent flier program spurs industry alarm
Program participants might not get the benefit of relaxed screenings, agency administrator says.
Defense
Better oversight urged for program to privatize military housing
Defense also should update assessments of future housing needs, GAO says.
Management
GAO critical of Medicare's information on drug benefit
Of 500 test calls made to help line, 67 percent were answered completely and accurately.
Defense
House attempt at bill revamping FEMA stalls
Partisan squabble blamed for delay in legislation that would leapfrog Senate efforts to reconstruct the beleaguered agency.
Tech
Flu plan requires rewriting of federal telework guidance
Telework advocates say plan to combat possible pandemic fails to address the national communication infrastructure.
Defense
Key legislator eyes $6 billion shift to boost domestic programs
Money slated for fiscal 2007 defense and foreign aid increases would be moved to health, education and other areas.
Management
Senator crafts bill focusing on performance now, pay later
OPM will support the bill, which is less aggressive in moving employees off the General Schedule than an administration proposal.
Defense
Senate close to approving supplemental funding bill
Bush has threatened to veto the legislation if the final version exceeds his $94.5 billion request.
Defense
Panel OKs test program for 100 percent cargo scanning
Measure would require DHS to create test programs at three foreign ports within a year.
Defense
Legislators hone in on FBI weaknesses
Bureau critiqued on range of issues, including lack of progress on upgrading its technology infrastructure.
News
Senate panel backs GSA reorganization
Committee approves bill merging two revolving funds to facilitate creation of Federal Acquisition Service.
Management
Lawmakers seek to protect 2,000 Army Corps jobs from contractors
Lock and dam operators perform inherently governmental work, unions and legislators argue.
News
Students eager for federal jobs, unsure how to get them
Online efforts leave college students confused; agencies said to need face-to-face recruitment.
News