News
Panel: Agencies lack control over illegal prescription drug imports
Efforts complicated by volume of imports, Internet pharmacies operating outside the United States.
News
South Korean interns lend a hand in federal agencies
Unpaid trainees bring lessons learned from the American bureaucracy back to Asia.
Defense
Group proposes bill to strengthen whistleblower protections
Coalition suggests legislation that would cover all federal workers and contractors and change how cases are adjudicated.
Tech
Tech institute launches graduate level cybersecurity program
Announcement comes as another report is released finding the government is failing to make IT security a priority.
Oversight
Escaping Blame
Congress has yet to come under fire for its support of the increasingly unpopular Iraq war.
News
Senator pushes for full funding to fight avian flu
The $7.1 billion requested by Bush is a fraction of the $675 billion an outbreak could cost the United States, majority leader says.
News
House-Senate negotiators working to finish spending bills
House speaker continues push for 1 percent across-the-board cut.
Defense
Traditional communications systems reliable in disasters, panelists say
Problems with power supplies, infrastructure and training make emerging technologies less appealing for emergency responders.
Defense
Report: FBI mishandled counterterrorism case
Findings raise concerns about bureau’s internal workings, treatment of whistleblowers.
Pay & Benefits
Federal executives headed for 1.9 percent pay hike
Cost-of-living increase will be contingent on performance.
Tech
Teleworkers express more confidence in emergency plans
Employees at agencies that incorporate the work arrangement in emergency planning feel better-prepared for disaster, survey finds.
Defense
Groups differ on countering shoulder-fired missile threat
Airline industry representative, defense contractors square off over what government should do to protect commercial airplanes.
Management
Pentagon unveils new rating standards for some jobs
Employees to be evaluated on seven factors, including customer focus and cooperation.
News
HUD official discusses department’s role in Katrina recovery
Plan to rebuild low-income housing stock is a work in progress, assistant secretary for public and Indian housing says.
Defense