Tech
Council releases blueprint for federal cybersecurity research
Plan calls for establishment of cybersecurity metrics.
Defense
Lawmaker plans to gut TRICARE fee-hike proposal
Pentagon officials say fee increases would save $735 million in fiscal 2007 and $11 billion over the next five years.
Defense
Head of visitor tracking program wants global ID system
Proposed system would require the cooperation of several Homeland Security agencies, including CBP, CIS and TSA.
Oversight
The Intensity Factor
The strength of the public’s like or dislike for a president matters a great deal in midterm elections.
News
Lobbying bill adds more challenges to earmark process
Changes in transparency rules incorporated into lobbying package are likely to further upset key House appropriator.
News
Chinese government enacts unprecedented ID tag program
China bought more than 100 million resident tags in 2005 and plans to buy 2.9 billion by 2009.
Management
OMB touts savings potential of ‘best value’ contracting
Critics argue strategy is subjective and places further strain on limited in-house appeal rights.
Defense
Immigration bill awaits deal from Senate leaders
Legislation won’t be debated on the Senate floor until an agreement can be reached on amendments, GOP leader says.
Defense
Immigration enforcement agency seeks funding, staff boost
Plan is short on details about staffing levels and funding requirements necessary for specific enforcement initiatives.
Defense
Infantry transformed by new tools, training
The average infantryman now carries 65 to 90 pounds of equipment into combat.
Defense
Congress eyes next avian flu payment
HHS plans to put first found of funding toward contracts for making vaccines and rapid diagnostic tests.
Defense
Homeland Security to expedite port security regulations
Department will pursue rulemaking for areas not covered in bills moving through Congress.
News
Confrontation looms in House over earmark proposal
Lobbying measure’s curbs on earmarks are drawing fire from Rep. Jerry Lewis, R-Calif., chairman of the House Appropriations Committee.
Management
Reliance on supplemental funding draws bipartisan attack
Lawmakers say administration’s method of paying for wars and other emergency needs makes it difficult to account for the true costs.
Defense
FEMA acquisitions chief pushes recruiting program
Deidre Lee also backs calls for more contingency contracts to prepare in advance for disasters.
Management
Judge sets date to review Safavian, Abramoff e-mails
Lawyers will argue next week on admissibility of messages on a range of personal and business topics, from racquetball to contracting.
Management