Tech
GAO sustains protest of Treasury telecom contract
Six firms protested the December award of the Treasury Communications Enterprise contract to AT&T Corp.
Pay & Benefits
GAO says reservists experiencing travel reimbursement problems
Pentagon officials said difficulties are being addressed, and will be ultimately solved by the Defense Travel System.
News
USGS employee may have falsified Yucca Mountain documents
Revelations could be setback for plans to create nuclear waste storage site at Nevada location.
News
SBA supports repeal of contractor health care provision
Agency says requirement that companies not get an advantage from offering lesser health benefits than the Pentagon provides makes it hard for small businesses to win job competitions.
News
Panel chief calls for streamlining NIH structure
Lawmakers are trying to complete the first reauthorization of the agency since 1993.
Tech
Cybersecurity spending estimated to grow to $7.1 billion by 2009
The projected growth is based on increased priorities for protecting IT systems.
Defense
Navy defends decision to retire carrier
Officials warn that if they're forced to retain the USS John F. Kennedy , they will have to take money from more important programs.
News
FCC asked to investigate agencies' video news releases
Clips of videos created by federal agencies have been broadcast frequently on local news programs without reference to the fact that they were produced by the government.
Pay & Benefits
Performance Pay Push
The federal government is spending more money on performance bonuses.
Tech
GSA moves ahead with reorganization
Under the proposed restructuring, the Federal Supply Service would merge with the Federal Technology Service.
News
Big office supplier boosts small business sales
OfficeMax distributes products from disadvantaged businesses, helping agencies to meet their small business goals.
News