Management

Managing Information

The government's inability to assess Iraq's weapons programs represents a failure of management.

Management

Military counseling services will stay in place

Contracting process for the Military One Source program drew criticism from mental health services firms.

Tech

Auditors critical of DHS’s initial IT strategy

Technology framework is full of holes, GAO says.

Defense

Lawmakers worry that homeland security overshadows civil rights

FBI criticized for surveillance of activists planning to protest during the Republican National Convention.

Defense

Navy appoints new leader for NMCI

Rear Adm. James Godwin will take control of the $8 billion Navy Marine Corps Intranet program.

Oversight

Addition and Subtraction

Watch for events or circumstances that could fundamentally change the existing equation.

Defense

Troop realignment could cut Defense civilian jobs

As many as 70,000 troops would be removed from Europe or Asia, President Bush announced Monday.

Defense

Democrats should focus more on intelligence reform, legislator says

Democrats could pay a political price during the November elections if they oppose Goss’ nomination too vigorously.

Management

Federal spending benefits capital region, report finds

The Washington area’s economy is reaping rewards of a trend toward higher spending near agency headquarters.

Defense

Panel ponders mechanics of naming Intelligence Director

The new director would serve as an adviser who oversees domestic and foreign intelligence.

News

OPM issues emergency personnel regulations after hurricane hits Florida

Hiring and leave regulations would allow agencies to bring in critical assistance for short-term recovery efforts.

Defense

9/11 commissioners cite continued gaps in transportation security

Nearly three years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, panel says the federal government still lacks strategic plans for infrastructure protection.