Defense
Lack of personnel, expertise impede Iraq reconstruction
A shortage of skilled contract specialists on the ground has led to multiple problems, study finds.
News
Small travel agencies complain about eTravel system
Several contend they're being shut out of the federal travel business.
Pay & Benefits
Union distributes pamphlet with negative reactions to performance pay
Group hopes move will convince legislators to oppose Pentagon’s performance pay system plans.
News
Election reveals gap between federal union members, leaders
President Bush’s reelection highlights differing opinions on competitive sourcing and cultural issues.
Defense
Military personnel punished for refusing anthrax vaccine seek compensation
In response to recent court ruling, affected service members are preparing to petition the Pentagon to have their records cleared.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Roundup
Thrift Savings Plan officials are proud about cutting costs for participants, and other news from a Tuesday meeting.
Tech
Ex-cybersecurity chief calls on feds to step up efforts
"The government doesn't know what its IT assets are," says Amit Yoran.
Management
Bush taps White House counsel for attorney general slot
Critics call for successor to restore balance between civil liberties and security in antiterror campaign.
Defense
Report calls for stronger oversight of homeland security spending
The government is spending more on security but making poor investments, think-tank study concludes.
News
Groups challenge terrorist-screening rule in federal charity campaign
Under new Combined Federal Campaign requirements, nonprofits must certify they don't support terrorist organizations.
Defense
Top Air Force officials expected to resign later this year
The anticipated departures are likely due to frustration over opposition to the Boeing tanker leasing deal, sources say.
News
GSA violated free speech, union alleges
Request for rally denied because it was competitive sourcing protest, according to union.
Management