Defense
Pentagon to review ex-Air Force acquisition official’s contract management
Darleen Druyun’s admission she favored Boeing in key contracts leads to wide-ranging probe.
Tech
Feds urged to set electronic voting standards
"We have all kinds of evidence of machines misbehaving," says e-voting expert.
News
Congress could consider overhaul of financial regulatory agencies
One option: Combine all financial regulators into a single entity.
Defense
House GOP conferees to reject latest Senate intelligence offer
Biggest obstacle remains whether the Defense secretary or a new national intelligence director should have budget authority for the Pentagon's intelligence assets.
Pay & Benefits
With new fees, TSP loans decline
Thrift Savings Plan chief says he’s “pleased” to see drop in number of loans taken out by federal employees.
Defense
Effort to realign military bases abroad seen as short-sighted
Officials say effort to restructure network of overseas facilities is driven by short-term needs.
Management
Agencies face new rules for managing property
Council ratifies directives to help improve dismal management score card ratings.
Oversight
Near-Perfect Campaign
The Bush-Cheney reelection effort was perhaps the best planned, best executed, most disciplined, and most strategic presidential campaign in history.
Defense
Senate conferees offer compromise on intelligence overhaul
New proposal gives ground on the issue of whether the Pentagon should retain control over part of the intelligence budget.
Defense
Navy signs largest public-private housing partnership
Under the initiative, more than $600 million will be invested in upgrading or replacing homes for sailors and their families.
News
Senate cuts top-line spending offer; House seeks sharper knife
Senate appropriators still seeking $6 billion in additional spending above the statutory cap of $821.9 billion.
Defense
Report: Homeland bureau successfully takes on immigration enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau has taken on core jobs previously performed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service, but still faces staffing and budgeting challenges.
Pay & Benefits
Open season for federal health insurance begins
Federal employees in several states must choose a new carrier before Dec. 13.
Management