Defense
Officials discuss efforts to network crime, terrorism data
A new FBI messaging system could replace current e-mail systems within the government.
Management
Pentagon to hire more than 100 auditors
Direct-hire request granted to address department’s urgent need to fill positions.
Management
Report: Agencies waste millions on vehicle fleets
Agencies can't ensure fleets are right size due to "a lack of attention to key management practices," GAO concludes.
Management
Questions linger about USDA's handling of mad cow issue
Critics question apparent leaks of critical information about tests on animals by agency employees.
News
Defense appropriations bill becoming magnet for emergency spending
Forest Service looks to tack on $500 million in firefighting funds to the only fast-moving spending bill in town.
Oversight
Playing For Keeps
John Kerry's selection of John Edwards as his running mate tells us that he wants to win.
Management
Edwards could play many roles in a Kerry administration
How will John Kerry use his designated second-in-command if he wins the presidency?
Defense
Law enforcers may see gains under House spending bill
The FBI received a $624 million boost to revamp and enhance its intelligence, counterterrorism, cyber crime and counterintelligence activities.
Defense
Homeland authorization bill headed to markup
Democrats on the panel plan to offer amendments addressing rail, port and aviation security loopholes and other security items not included in the bill.
News
Watchdog group questions report on information quality
Nonprofit group claims Bush administration published a skewed evaluation of a law designed to enhance the accuracy of public information.
Defense
Senators push for stronger federal biodefense workforce
Bill would offer incentives for those who are studying biodefense-related fields and want to join the federal workforce.
Defense
Senators ask Justice Department to declassify Sept. 11 investigation results
Lawmakers say information contained in three reports is key to public oversight and reform of federal agencies.
Management
Park Police chief fired
Chambers placed on paid leave in December after discussing budget shortfalls with media.
Management
GAO: Social Security disability decisions lack consistency
Report says agency has not adequately addressed discrepancies despite initiative begun in 1994.
Defense
House panel to debate homeland security authorization bill
A showdown is expected between Republicans and Democrats over the Homeland Security Department's first-ever authorization bill.
Defense
Probe to focus on potential exaggeration of Iraqi intelligence
Report prompts call for overhauling CIA and other agencies, including creating a director of national intelligence post.
Defense