Defense
Judge requires disclosure of passenger-screening report
TSA officials claimed the information was exempt from disclosure rules laid out in the Freedom of Information Act.
Defense
Bureaucratic wrangling begins over intelligence reform
Debate on 9/11 commission's recommendations for overhauling the intelligence apparatus overshadows other parts of its report.
Tech
IRS technology officer earns praise for comments
Two congressional staff members said CIO Todd Grams hit the mark with assessment of the technology modernization program.
Management
Kerry, Edwards unveil plan to cut managers, trim bureaucracy
Democratic standard-bearers pledge to slash supervisory positions, eliminate several agencies, cut contractors and freeze the federal travel budget.
Management
Lead or Follow?
Faced with the choice between being a leader or a team player, many will choose loyalty to teammates.
Defense
Contract figures show Halliburton’s startling growth
Company went from less than $500 million in federal contracts to more than $3 billion in a year as a result of work in Iraq.
Defense
Army decision on new brigades may hold clues to base closings
Defense remains mum on shutdowns, but sites for new brigades may give hints.
Management
EEOC moves its Washington field office, saves rent
Moving 40 employees will save $500,000 a year.
News
New locations added to visitor tracking program
Pilot program will expand from two to 15 airports and seaports by September 2004.
Tech
IRS technology chief says overreaching hurt modernization effort
CIO Todd Grams says agency took on too many projects at once without the right personnel, and efforts are under way to fix the situation.
Defense
9/11 commission members want recommendations kept intact
At Senate hearing, managers of U.S. intelligence agencies urge caution in making reforms.
Oversight
Shell Game
If President Bush wins re-election, the Democrats will need to pick up two seats to take control of the Senate.
Defense
State, Homeland Security urged to overhaul student visa process
Lengthy application process is "creating unnecessary processes and bureaucratic work," university association says.
Management
Homeland Security cancels technology services contract
Officials say DHS will design a departmentwide strategy for IT procurement.
Defense
Kerry reveals anti-terror blueprint
Kerry lays out his plan for strengthening the nation’s intelligence capabilities.
Management
HHS monitors scientists’ meetings with international groups
New policy requires official notification to meet with ‘multilateral’ groups, even in this country.
Management
Pentagon to probe energy services contract award
Reliant Energy Solutions East was indicted for its role in the California energy crisis of 2000-01.
Defense