Defense
Air Force rejects benefits for 'Air America' employees
Pilots for CIA-run secret airline who flew clandestine missions in Southeast Asia had sought retirement benefits.
Defense
Bird flu fears raise quarantine questions
President Bush has suggested a military-enforced quarantine in the event of a pandemic, but the idea gives others pause.
Defense
Homeland Security to expand biometric visitor tracking system
Critics say administration is moving too slowly on other border security initiatives.
Defense
Bill makes DHS secretary eligible for presidential succession
House panel backs plan to place secretary of Homeland Security eighth in line to succeed president.
Management
Agencies pitch vacancies to the college crowd
OPM touts governmentwide job Web site, but some officials say more positions are available on individual agency sites.
Tech
Indian trust fund management dispute may get legislative fix
House chairman says he’ll join two senators seeking to broker a settlement.
Defense
Pentagon mobility study unlikely to impact budget
Comprehensive review seeks to define mix of aircraft and ships needed to transport troops to hotspots worldwide.
Oversight
In W. They Trust
Some conservative pundits are up in arms, but many in the GOP base seem quite content with President Bush's nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court.
Defense
Bush to name first DHS preparedness chief
George Foresman currently serves as the Virginia governor's assistant for preparedness.
Defense
Mayors' group urges bigger military role in emergency response
U.S. Conference of Mayors also recommends "fixing" role of Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Defense
Concerns linger about plan to bring overseas-based troops home
An independent commission has raised questions about the Pentagon's effort to transform the military into a more expeditionary force based in the United States.
News
Bush names procurement fraud fighter to second-ranking Justice slot
Paul McNulty is nominated to serve as deputy attorney general.
Defense
After Katrina, Justice weighs changes to wireless communications upgrade
Solicitation for Integrated Wireless Network moves forward, but hurricane prompts review of requirements.
Defense
Base closures now face little opposition
Joint resolution disapproving independent base-closing commission's final recommendations attracts support of only a handful of House members.
Tech
Telework guide for managers urges a focus on results
Supervisors should create performance objectives for employees who work away from the office, new guide says.
News
Veteran procurement official likely to be named to OMB contracting post
Appointment of Paul Denett, former senior procurement executive at Treasury and Interior, could come soon.
Management