Defense
Officials cite continued aviation security concerns
Federal officials defend efforts taken since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Tech
Navy looks to lighten Intranet contractor’s load
Officials say they may renegotiate payments to computer services company because multibillion-dollar project is unexpectedly complex.
Management
Panel to review federal relocation policies
New panel will make recommendations for more efficient employee transfers.
Defense
Lawmakers scrap over grant formula for first responders
Last year first responder groups complained that the process had proved cumbersome and did not provide adequate funding to the most vulnerable areas.
Oversight
Follow the Votes
The best way to sort out the true battleground states this year is to start with the 2000 presidential election results.
Defense
DHS improves foreign student tracking program, according to GAO
Agency uses new staffing, training and software to respond to problems, report says.
Defense
9/11 communication failures still baffle FAA, Defense officials
Interim report stops short of placing blame, but federal officials point fingers at each other.
News
Report shows holes in cybersecurity plan
Study gives mixed picture of the Homeland Security Department's implementation of the national cybersecurity strategy.
Defense
Senate likely to tackle Defense appropriations bill before recess
The Senate bill is expected to be close to the House version's $418 billion, including $25 billion in funds for Iraq and Afghanistan that could be made available upon enactment.
Management
Panel offers tips on securing effective financial systems
Consultants recommend that agencies avoid getting bogged down in details when installing new financial systems.
Defense
Intelligence panel Democrats blast markup session
An amendment urging the adoption of a bill calling for better coordination among the nation's 15 intelligence agencies, was struck down, Democrats said.
Management
House votes to halt immigration services competition
Proponents say that 1,100 Citizenship and Immigration Service jobs should be shielded from competition.
Management
GAO issues recommendations for improving purchase card program
Veteran’s Health Administration must tighten internal controls, auditors say.
Management
Bush's best-laid budget plans go awry
George W. Bush promised balanced federal budgets and a smaller government. How times have changed.
Management
Move to cancel border security contract hotly debated in House
Opponents argue that nixing Accenture's contract would delay securing the nation's borders for two years and cost the jobs of 330,000 U.S. workers.
News
U.S. indicts CIA contractor for killing Afghan prisoner
North Carolina resident is charged with assault following the death of an Afghan prisoner, and the case could provide a template in other prisoner abuse cases.
Defense
Lawmakers rip idea of standing homeland security committee
They argue that the current Select Committee on Homeland Security should be allowed to go out of business.
Management