News
NASA realigns in response to commission’s recommendations
Space agency will consolidate operations on Aug. 1.
Pay & Benefits
Defense not using short-term deployment allowance
Congress approved the special pay allowance, aimed at service members who are frequently deployed for less than 30 days, last year.
Defense
FDA to launch electronic food-screening system
Move is designed to thwart terrorists' efforts to poison nation's food supply.
Tech
Lawmaker seeks biometric ID cards for aviation security workers
Legislation is aimed at prodding Homeland Security Department to take action.
Management
Data on small business contracting revised
Updated statistics show the dollar value of contracts awarded is higher than originally reported, but the percentage is lower.
Defense
Lawsuits challenge Justice effort to classify previously public information
FBI whistleblower case ignites controversy over classification decisions.
News
DHS agency to keep its name
Months-long effort to change title to ‘Investigations and Criminal Enforcement’ is at an end.
News
Measure encourages agencies to meet telework targets
Noncompliant departments would lose $5 million in appropriations.
Pay & Benefits
Committee approves workforce flexibility bill
House panel gives green light to legislation increasing options for awarding bonuses.
News
Major federal employee union backs Kerry
The American Federation of Government Employees rally support for the presumptive Democratic nominee.
Defense
Military stretched thin in war efforts
A look at President Bush’s record on Defense transformation.
News
White House to name new CIA director
Bush will select the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee to succeed Tenet.
Defense
Lawmakers look after home military installations
As fall elections approach, bases in home states and districts get extra attention.
Management
GSA cancels mental health contract following investigation
Technology company was to provide counseling for troops, but critics say it had no experience.
Defense
Officials duck questions on passenger screening system
TSA official says the program is under review for possible changes to reflect privacy and civil-liberties concerns.
Defense
DHS faulted over Washington area security coordination
Almost three years after Sept. 11, government auditors find security and spending coordination lacking in capital region.
Tech
Tech official: Navy-Marine Corps network on track
Rear Adm. Charles Munns says Navy officials must “harvest” NMCI technology to provide tangible benefits.
Tech