Defense
Rumsfeld admits armed services may have to grow
Defense Science Board study concludes that the Pentagon does not have enough forces to meet requirements.
Defense
Army National Guard focuses recruiting efforts on nonmilitary
Stop-loss orders in the active-duty military have caused a shortfall in recruiting goals for the Army National Guard, so personnel officials are turning to the private sector.
Defense
House GOP leaders unveil plan to implement 9/11 changes
Bill is similar to Senate measure, but includes contentious provisions on immigration and law enforcement and excludes other key recommendations.
News
Subcommittee considers how to combat diploma mill fraud
Retired FBI agent recommends assigning at least one agent to work full-time investigating questionable educational institutions.
News
Rumsfeld would advise veto over base-closing delay
Timing of planned return of 70,000 U.S. forces from overseas and the scheduled BRAC round "are linked together tightly," Defense secretary says.
Defense
Senate Democrat pushes for quick action on intelligence reorganization
Disjointed intelligence community leaves country at risk, according to Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn.
Defense
Task force to investigate Navy and Army academies
In the wake of an Air Force Academy report, the congressionally mandated task force will make recommendations in a year.
Defense
E-mails prompt requests for probe of Air Force secretary
Air Force official allegedly made promises in exchange for OMB support of a controversial proposal to lease 100 Boeing tankers.
Defense
Border chief touts biometrics as security tool
Administration official says biometrics programs are a mainstay of homeland security efforts.
Management
Los Alamos director expects operations to resume next month
University of California advisory panel urges school to bid to continue to operating Energy facilities.
Defense
TSA to extend 'registered traveler' program
Critics worry about program management and whether it will draw screeners and resources away from fundamental security mission.
Defense
Senate panel fends off challenges to intelligence overhaul
Governmental Affairs leaders beat back efforts to dilute the president's powers over the head of intelligence.
Defense
Senate confirms Goss as next CIA director
Forty-nine Republicans join 28 Democrats in voting "yes" for confirmation of House member, CIA veteran.
Pay & Benefits
Healthier Health Care
The Office of Personnel Management leads the charge for a consumer-driven federal health insurance system.
Management
House votes to curtail job competitions
Lawmakers support a House member in his second attempt to force the Bush administration back to the drawing board.
Pay & Benefits
More workers would get locality pay under OPM proposal
About 15,000 employees in outlying areas around big cities could win eligibility for additional locality pay.
Pay & Benefits