News
Senators, governors rally against National Guard cuts
Lawmakers say planned cuts would not be cost-effective.
Defense
NSA spy program hinges on state-of-the-art technology
Agency has pursued data-mining tools to uncover hidden relationships among points of information.
Defense
Investigation of warrantless eavesdropping program urged
California Democrat encourages federal employees to cease work on any aspect of the NSA program.
Defense
Homeland Security unit to consolidate aviation, marine assets
New Customs and Border Protection organization will include a force of 651 officers and 500 pilots.
Management
Women’s group backs personnel reform but urges caution
Organization calls for data collection, analysis to ensure pay-for-performance system is fair to women and minorities.
Defense
Auditors cite critical flaws in Defense online travel system
The Government Accountability Office found that the system doesn’t always properly display flight and airfare information.
Management
Report: Build management networks, not hierarchies
Panel identifies network-based structures as key to confronting governance challenges.
News
FBI chief firm in defending anti-terrorism law
Robert Mueller says Patriot Act is critical to preventing of future attacks.
News
Alito’s views on executive branch power remain a sticking point
A growing number of Democrats say they will vote against Alito.
Defense
Industry leader sees change in Pentagon weapons-buying priorities as unlikely
Many Cold War staples are still relevant in fight against terrorism, aerospace executive says.
Defense
Ex-NSA official seeks avenue for sharing new allegations
Former intelligence officer looks for way to tell Congress about suspected illegal activity.
Management
Auditors investigating price tag of Defense personnel reforms
Bipartisan group of senators issues request for GAO to examine the Pentagon’s estimate of $158 million.
Defense
Base-closing recommendations influenced by technology advances
BRAC process balanced “precipitous action and counterproductive procrastination,” chairman of the 2005 panel says.
Pay & Benefits