Tech
E-passports to debut this summer
Recently, the State Department issued diplomatic electronic passports on a trial basis.
Defense
Panel questions Homeland Security inspection of food
Agriculture, DHS inspectors general launch joint probe.
Defense
Lockheed, Boeing on collision course over cargo planes
Air Force leaders ask lawmakers to repeal provision prohibiting military from retiring older Lockheed Martin C-5 Galaxy aircraft.
Management
Treasury union members rally against outsourcing tax collection
Contractors cost more and present privacy risks, union argues.
Defense
Senators say Homeland Security budget proposal falls short
Additional money is needed for Coast Guard, first responder grants, lawmakers from both parties argue.
Tech
Agencies move toward routing calls over the Internet
Traditional land-based phone lines are being replaced by Voice over Internet Protocol.
News
Key senator blasts White House budget practices
Budget committee leader sets goal of reining in the “shadow budget” created by frequent emergency spending requests.
Defense