Defense
More testing of container screening system is planned
Advocates say system represents breakthrough in technology; would let every container be scanned at foreign ports without hurting trade.
Defense
DHS urged to approve standards for private airport screeners
Lack of performance criteria shields contractors from legal ramifications of negligence, GAO says.
Management
House has yet to name postal reform negotiators
Senate has named conferees to work out differences in overhaul bill.
Management
Report details problems with contract for Iraq health centers
Inspector general criticizes project administration and reporting, cites personnel turnover as key issue.
Defense
Decision to halt security clearance processing prompts outcry
OPM says funding problem that led Defense Security Service to stop forwarding applications will be cleared up in a few days.
Defense
Unified mapping system slow to take hold
System could have helped emergency responders in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, but was not used.
News
OPM launches ad campaign to boost recruitment
TV ads featuring federal employees are part of effort to counteract anticipated rise in retirements.
Defense
Forward Observer: Bartlett's Not-So-Familiar Quotations
Maryland congressman seeks to prevent the Navy from pricing itself out of an adequately-sized fleet.
Tech
Hackers access personal information on TRICARE servers
Medical records untouched, but Social Security numbers and other personal information compromised.
Defense
Army secretary defends program to upgrade combat systems
The program continues to perform and major funding cuts would cause delays, secretary says.
Defense
House committee aims to move first on FEMA overhaul
Panel working to advance bill that would leave the agency in DHS but expand its powers.
Tech
OMB: Competition key to consolidating financial systems
Before outsourcing systems, agencies would need to hold modified versions of public-private job contests.
Management