Defense
New House overseer takes cautious approach to Homeland Security
A Q&A with Rep. Peter King, R-N.Y., the new chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee.
Defense
FDA finalizes food bioterrorism rule
All domestic and foreign facilities that pack, store, manufacture or process food in the United States must register with the agency.
Management
EPA completes first long-term competitive sourcing plan
Inconsistencies in job inventories didn’t stop agency from finishing strategy.
Defense
Mineta defends department's performance during Katrina
Transportation secretary blames FEMA for holding up efforts to move people out of New Orleans.
Defense
FEMA to re-bid contracts issued in aftermath of hurricanes
Senators question agency’s contracting practices and ability to oversee the long-term reconstruction of the Gulf Coast region.
Defense
Bid to stop funding for Defense Travel System derailed
Senate votes 65-32 to set aside a provision that would have blocked funding for the system.
Tech
Online forum aims to give civil servants a voice
Organizers hope to use the Internet to examine the best and worst government practices.
News
Former OMB official indicted
David Safavian could face up to 25 years in jail for charges of obstructing justice and making false statements.
Management
Army Corps shores up budget practices
Agency seeks to minimize dependence on reprogramming funds.
Management
Lawmakers consider splitting governmentwide personnel reform bill
Labor relations portion could be separated from effort to craft new compensation system.
Defense
Proposed spending cuts need Bush's backing to survive
Plan to offset costs of Katrina recovery includes cuts in defense and homeland security spending.
Defense