Defense
New missile defense director vows more secrecy
More of the program will become classified as it resumes major flight testing after a two-year hiatus.
Management
Course Correction
The Pentagon tries a new approach to managing the design of its new personnel system.
News
Congressional challenger makes personnel reform a campaign issue
Virginia Democrat James Socas, running against long-time incumbent Rep. Frank Wolf, accuses Republicans in Congress of a “hidden agenda” to privatize large chunks of the federal government.
Defense
Diverse groups criticize passenger screening program
Electronic Privacy Information Center calls for suspension of Secure Flight testing until concerns can be ironed out.
Management
Researchers say few jobs are lost to competitive sourcing
Job losses to private contractors are largely a myth, report finds.
Tech
Homeland Security tech spending on the way up
President Bush and Congress have provided the Homeland Security Department millions of dollars next year for a myriad of technology-related programs.
Defense
Attorney General’s PATRIOT Act campaign violated no anti-lobbying laws
Ashcroft spent $210,000 in 2003 stumping for the law, according to GAO.
Oversight
Race to the Wire
As we enter the final days of this campaign, the nation remains closely and deeply divided.
Defense
Senate, House leaders meet in Maine to try to close intel deal
Lawmakers try to break stalemate over proposed national intelligence director.
News
Special counsel says first veterans case will set employment precedent
The first claim against a federal agency under veterans employment legislation sends a message to the rest of government.
Management