Defense
Army overhaul prompts new approach to training
Training cycle has been compressed and exercises have grown more realistic, riskier.
Defense
Lawmakers urge government, industry to partner on emergency communications
Key senator also says government should establish identification standards for all communications officials.
Defense
Panel approves bill establishing nuclear detection office within DHS
Office would coordinate with Defense, FBI, Energy Department and intelligence agencies on a global detection system.
Management
Flood insurance program added to high-risk list
Claims from last year’s hurricanes could total $23 billion -- much more than total payments since program was created in 1968.
Defense
Defense business agency meets three-quarters of goals
Transformation agency officials say missed milestones were anticipated and will be addressed by the end of the fiscal year.
Management
Reviews do little to reduce paperwork burden, GAO finds
Reviews conducted by chief information officers to certify information collected from the public are generally "pro forma" exercises, GAO official testifies.
Defense
British demand better access to fighter jet program
The Pentagon recently decided to make a U.S. company the sole engine developer for the jet, a move feared to drive up costs and cause delays.
Defense
Senator opposes steep hikes in Tricare fees, calls for study
Pentagon officials have proposed boost in one-time enrollment fees and recurring co-pays that would save about $735 million in fiscal 2007.
Management