Management
Industry team forms to provide private screening at airports
TSA will collect proposals later this month, with contract awards expected in the summer.
Defense
Senator questions Army's 'Future Combat System' process
Acquisition method used to develop system under scrutiny by Sen. John McCain.
News
Agencies slow to enact parts of 2003 acquisition law, GAO says
Watchdog agency notes progress along with delays in rule-making.
Defense
Pentagon launches push for better language skills
The new road map will create a Defense Language Office and calls for boost in pay.
News
NASA awards $20 million eTravel contract
The latest award leaves just two agencies without an eTravel vendor.
Management
OMB to put user-friendly versions of performance assessments on Internet
Move aims to make federal program reviews more understandable for the public, official says.
Management
Flight service employees file age discrimination suit
Complaint claims decision to outsource flight service operations disproportionately harms older workers.
Defense
With top Air Force slots vacant, Pentagon takes over procurement programs
Action is "not a punitive one," says Defense undersecretary.
Defense
Navy to hold online training sessions on Defense personnel system
Courses to include “change management, coaching, performance management, interpersonal communications, and strategic alignment and thinking.”
Defense
Commission: Problems plague intelligence community, despite reform efforts
Final report includes 74 recommendations, some of which are intended to clear up confusion created by new intelligence reform law.
Defense
Arizona border program gets more agents but no drones
DHS will not deploy unmanned planes in border control initiative.
Defense
Sources say senator is blocking base closure nominations
Sen. Trent Lott, a staunch opponent of BRAC, may prevent confirmation of former VA Secretary Anthony Principi and eight other panel nominees.
Management
Shuttle’s return to space hits pothole
Oversight panel says NASA has not completed two internal reviews that are needed for report on readiness.
Defense