Tech
Passenger screening system may not be ready by August
GAO also says privacy protections for the Secure Flight system may not be met.
News
GSA pushes for greater use of call center contract
FirstContact is designed to streamline the process of selecting a vendor to operate a citizen service center.
Defense
Lobbyists work base-closing issue; effectiveness unclear
Defense analysts question whether the millions of dollars being spent on lobbying activities will pay off.
News
Activists to flock to border, set up citizen patrols
Minuteman Project kicks off Friday; its leaders say they’re just trying to help understaffed and budget-starved border agencies.
Pay & Benefits
Report: Relocation companies could cut costs of employee moves
Agencies could save $60 million by contracting with relocation management companies to help with sales of employees’ homes.
Tech
Unions raise concerns about online personnel records system
Labor leaders support moving employee personnel files online, but voice security concerns.
Management
Share-in-savings contracting policy to be unveiled next week
Rules designed to temper risks, but spark criticism.
Management
Bush and the bureaucracy: a crusade for control
The Bush administration has made its mark with a coordinated effort to centralize control over the management and operations of government.
Defense
Pentagon offers new reservist health benefits
For every 90 days of active-duty service, Guard and Reserve personnel will be eligible for a year of Tricare coverage, if they continuing serving in the reserves.
News
NASA criticized for poor workforce planning
GAO says lack of long-term plan could threaten space shuttle operations.
Tech
Securities commission rife with security gaps, GAO says
Agency charged with regulating other companies’ financial systems has regulation problems of its own.
Tech
House chairman calls on Treasury to nix telecom contract
Records show Tom Davis, R-Va., was involved in efforts to deter Treasury officials from awarding the contract in December.
Defense