Defense

Senate passes defense authorization bill

The $447 billion measure includes $25 billion in emergency contingency funds for Iraq and Afghanistan.

Pay & Benefits

Staying the Course

Preliminary results of a new OPM study show that federal law enforcement officers hung on to their jobs last year.

Defense

TSA gives airports initial guidance on using private screeners

Opt-out program fuels debate over whether screening should be handed over to the private sector or remain a government function.

Management

Senator places hold on procurement nominee

West Virginia Democrat wants to query Savafian on his contracting views.

Tech

Top Navy officials say security will not be compromised in new network

Senior Navy officials said this week that network security in the Navy Marine Corps Intranet will not be weakened to increase the speed of the program's rollout.

Management

Waste Watchers

Federal employees are well-situated to identify red tape.

Tech

GSA establishes new contract policy office

Chief acquisition officer named as agency aims to tighten procedures after probe.

Defense

ICE budget woes may force release of some aliens

Funding shortfalls are preventing immigration officials in at least one region from detaining aliens.

Defense

Marine Corps general criticizes Intranet project

Says implementation is moving too slowly, but reiterates commitment to making the program work.