Management
Senate Governmental Affairs leader may run as independent
Challenger to Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., ranking member of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, says he's too supportive of President Bush.
Defense
Internet devices threaten NSA’s ability to gather intelligence legally
Bush argues that the 27-year-old law governing domestic eavesdropping doesn’t adequately address Internet-based communications.
Defense
Controversial language likely to be cut from immigration bill
Provisions in House-passed legislation--such as language that would make it a felony to be in the United States illegally--are all but certain not to become law.
Management
Treasury secretary’s vulnerabilities fall into the spotlight
White House said to be looking for a new Treasury chief capable of better persuading the public that the economy is strong.
Defense
Coalition shares ideas for implementing standard IDs
By 2008 states will be required to issue cards, such as driver’s licenses, meeting federal specifications.
Tech
Lawmaker may revisit computer security law
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., says he is open to ideas for improving the Federal Information Security Management Act.
Defense
Small union moves to delay election at DHS bureau
Union claims agriculture inspectors wouldn’t be adequately served by either of the two large unions on the ballot.
Defense
House lawmaker aims to boost money for grants
Member says he will fight Bush’s decision to eliminate funding for grants to help emergency response groups pay for personnel.
News
Former acquisition official at Defense agency sentenced to 11 years
Ex-official accepted kickbacks in exchange for contracts.
Management
Lawmakers move to extend ethics requirements
Bill would extend cooling-off period for political appointees and procurement officials.
Management
SBA critic stops short of proposing agency's abolition
But researcher tells lawmakers only 3 percent of small firms use SBA's guaranteed loan program.
Pay & Benefits
Union seeks to block FAA contract proposal
Two senior Republicans are voicing support for binding arbitration to settle labor conflict.
News
House GOP leaders pull plug on budget plan
Differences remain on proposed emergency spending limits and earmark restrictions in a separate lobbying overhaul package.
Defense