News
House subpanel defers base-closing amendments to committee
In the past, the House Armed Services Readiness Subcommittee has supported a delay in the BRAC process.
Defense
Bill would tighten border security, increase information sharing
Proposed legislation would also allow illegal immigrants to apply for work visas.
Pay & Benefits
Interim regulations released for new incentives
The new rules will allow increased incentives for recruitment and relocation at federal agencies.
Defense
House panel approves $82.5 billion veterans bill
Bill is nearly $1 billion above President Bush's budget request.
Defense
Army punishes colonel over Iraq prison abuse scandal
Army will not bring criminal charges against Col. Thomas Pappas for his role in the Abu Ghraib scandal.
Defense
Rumsfeld: Pentagon won’t ax more than 10 percent of bases
Base-closing recommendations due Friday will reflect review of overseas troop levels and decision to move operations from leased space to government-owned facilities.
Defense
Inherited problems plague immigration enforcement agencies, GAO finds
Management challenges include defining priorities, improving coordination and effectively using resources.
Defense
Airline screening program panned by House appropriators
Legislators penalize TSA for pushing rollout of Secure Flight program to 2006.
News
Report reveals brain drain fears
A survey from Accenture shows that almost 40 percent of workers believe their agency would make no attempt to learn from their experience and skills.
Defense
House panel cuts authorization for Pentagon's IT programs
Move marks the third year the panel has reduced the department's IT funding.
Defense
Rumsfeld expected to restore funding for cargo aircraft
Defense secretary working with OMB to restore funding during fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2008 budget cycles.
Defense
Base closing recommendations expected Friday
Communities around 425 military installations await news of their fate.
News
Park Service memo sparks concern over job competitions
Plan to assess operations at three parks for potential outsourcing caused watchdog group to issue alert.
Defense
Former homeland security officials debate reorganizing DHS
Proposals include establishing a centralized policy shop and creating a new agency for preparedness.
Defense
Full House panel backs effort to slash Homeland Security funds
Appropriations committee withholds more than $700 million, saying DHS ignored congressional requests for information about its programs.
Defense
Talks begin on next round of supplemental defense spending
As Senate passes fiscal 2005 supplemental, House appropriators already begin to discuss adding funds for war costs not covered in fiscal 2006 appropriations.
Management