Defense
Homeland Security woos scientists, engineers for science and tech division
Officials want to develop interest in homeland security-related research.
Defense
Senator urges recess appointments for key Pentagon posts
The nominations of Gordon England to be deputy Defense secretary and Eric Edelman to be undersecretary for policy are in limbo.
News
Bill would increase transit subsidy for some employees
Legislation would also lift ban on agency shuttles.
Management
Share-in-savings contracting regulations at least a month away
In the absence of guidelines, agencies hesitant to use contract vehicle.
Defense
DHS touts success of anti-gang operation
As many as 950 of those arrested are eligible for deportation, officials say.
Pay & Benefits
TSP launches life-cycle funds
New funds put retirement investments on “cruise control,” automatically shifting money from a mix of riskier to more conservative investments as participants age.
Defense
NMCI poll shows slight increase in user satisfaction
User satisfaction uptick in some Navy organizations allows EDS to earn first incentive payments.
Management
Shuttle close call stymies review panel
Close call with a chunk of fuel-tank debris draws shock from expert panel.
Management
IRS puts plans for assistance center closures on hold
Plan had generated opposition on Capitol Hill.
Defense
Rice proposes State Department reorganization
Plan would merge two offices to create new Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation.
Defense
Bill's language reflects state's effort to woo base closing panel
Sen. Max Baucus, D-Mont., tried to insert language in a spending bill that would have reopened a Montana airfield, shut down in 1996.
Defense