Defense
Auditors find use of Iraq contracts is a mixed bag
Defense says its process has ‘matured’ since the March 2003 invasion.
Management
Two union-backed outsourcing measures added to Senate Defense bill
New rights for civil servants to challenge outsourcing decisions could get stripped out in conference.
Defense
Cheney had no hand in Halliburton award, officials say
Defense, Army witnesses testify there was no contact over multibillion-dollar Iraqi oil-field contract.
Management
FAA says it must hire, train air traffic controllers before retirement wave
Witnesses, legislators express concern over “looming danger,” await FAA report in December.
Tech
Legislation would make security key in federal IT purchases
The measure would give OMB greater strength in setting budget guidelines.
Defense
Defense spending bill delayed, omnibus considered
Almost 200 amendments remain pending to the defense authorization bill.
Defense
House votes to keep Homeland Security in Washington
House passes a bill Monday that will keep DHS headquarters in its current, Nebraska Avenue, location.
Tech
House votes to delay biometric visa requirement
Without the shift, U.S. consular offices would have been overwhelmed processing visas for travelers previously not required to have them.
Defense
Senate votes to require Pentagon oversight of Iraq contracts
Amendment would halt the practice of outsourcing management of major reconstruction and security contracts.
Oversight
Restoring Faith
Can Bush rehabilitate himself in the eyes of the many voters who see him as a man of determination and integrity but disagree with him about priorities and policies?
Management
Justices limit courts' role in forcing agencies to act
Ruling stops effort to force Bureau of Land Management to move more aggresively to protect western lands from off-road vehicles.
Management