Tech
Navy leads surge in third-quarter federal IT spending
Nearly $57 billion in Navy information technology contract awards drove overall IT spending to a 190 percent increase over the same period last year.
News
Treasury reopens controversial telecommunications contract
Department opts to continue go-it-alone approach rather than rely on GSA’s Networx program.
Oversight
Stormy Summer Forecast
For President Bush and the GOP, the situation is bad and appears to be worsening.
Management
The Decision Makers: Office of Management and Budget
A look at the top leaders of the agency that coordinates the administration's procurement, financial management, information and regulatory policies.
Management
FAA undertakes acquisition reforms
New policy places restrictions on sole-source service contracts.
Defense
TSA misses deadline for rule on air cargo screening
Agency says it’s in final stages of developing new regulation.
Defense
Online intruder gains access to Air Force personnel records
Using a legitimate user login, unidentified person viewed tens of thousands of records that include birth dates and Social Security numbers.
News
Pentagon lacks overall plan to ease security clearance backlog
GAO, Defense Department spar over whether comprehensive effort is necessary.
Defense
Marine Corps prepares to take on WMD-armed adversaries
Defense Department should draw on the Marines’ expertise in attacking directly from the sea, experts say.
Pay & Benefits
TSP board agrees to research real estate investment fund option
Members say it will take more than a year for outside consultant to reach a conclusion.
Defense
Chambers split over money to digitize visitor records
Citizenship and Immigration Services has been plagued by technical problems in processing enormous amounts of data and paperwork.
Tech
HHS formally recognizes e-records unit
Announcement reinforces coordinator's position and establishes four supporting offices.
Defense
Legal battle erupts over organizing airport screeners
National Labor Relations Board evaluates whether privately employed airport screeners have collective bargaining rights.
Defense
Base-closing foes focus on Congress as panel prepares list
Lawmakers and an army of hired guns mount a final campaign to reverse the Pentagon's recommended closures.
Management