News
Amid fresh warnings, Homeland Security bill stalls in Senate
Democrats, Republicans can't agree on parameters for discussing fiscal 2005 appropriations measure.
Defense
Americans will recognize CIA successes, Tenet says
A day before release of new report on intelligence shortcomings, CIA chief defends agency's actions, employees.
Tech
GSA to devise new contract to continue counseling services for troops
Move could lead to renewed complaints about the contracting process for the Military One Source program, which has been controversial.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker weighs bill to address NIH conflicts of interest
Rep. Jim Greenwood, R-Pa., says he wants to remove salary caps and make agency's compensation system more transparent.
Pay & Benefits
Investigation spreads blame for mishandled TSP upgrade
The TSP board and a contractor both owe retirement plan participants an apology, congressional investigators find.
Management
Agency officials say resistance to telework is dropping
House lawmakers pledge to use appropriations stick to force agencies to support the practice.
Defense
Lawmakers question Washington-area air security measures
Homeland Security Department evaluates plan to lift restrictions at Reagan National Airport.
Defense
Officials bolster security, but not threat warning
"Consistent stream of intelligence" shows terrorists want to disrupt November elections, Homeland Security says.
News
Senate eyeing omnibus spending bill in September
Defense spending bill is the only one to be approved by both chambers so far.
Pay & Benefits
Eyes, Teeth, Ears and Benefits
Congress is considering new vision, dental and hearing benefits for federal employees willing to pay for them.
Management
Defense Department urged to appoint chief manager
Fixing financial systems requires thorough overhaul of department’s management structure, GAO argues.
Tech
Panelists push agencies to boost funding for IT research
Homeland Security funding for cybersecurity research called inadequate.
Defense
TSA tests 'trusted traveler' program amid concerns
Volunteers can have fingerprints and iris patterns recorded in agency databases to speed processing through security checkpoints.
Defense
Pentagon officials, House lawmakers at odds over managing troops
Deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan have strained forces, but Bush administration opposes reinstating the draft.
Defense
Senate panel approves Transportation Security nominee
David Stone's nomination to head TSA passes on voice vote.
Management
IG: Medicare officials withheld costs but didn't break law
Threat by Medicare administrator to fire chief actuary wasn't illegal.
Defense
Panel votes to boost military construction spending
House subcommittee backs $10 billion bill, $450 million more then President Bush requested.
Management
Presidential Prowess
Advice to the next president on building a management agenda based on the four cornerstones of leadership.
Management
Kerry’s running mate choice sends mixed message to bureaucracy
As a presidential candidate, John Edwards had pledged to cut federal jobs but boost homeland security forces.
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