Defense
Whistleblowers ask federal workers to come forward with 9/11 evidence
Justice Department moves to prevent whistleblower, Congress and federal court from disclosing information about attacks.
Defense
Tricare pharmacy program recovers from rocky beginning
Claims being processed at high volumes after initial computer glitch is resolved.
Defense
Homeland Department seeks technology to detect suicide bombers
The House Appropriations Committee included $9.7 million in the fiscal 2005 homeland security spending bill for the initiative.
Management
Budget deal still under negotiation; homeland spending bill moves forward
Conservatives balk at a proposed Senate rule change in fiscal 2005 budget legislation to reinstate "pay/go" offset requirements for three or five years.
Defense
Frustrated intelligence reformers see window of opportunity
Forty studies dating back almost to the birth of the CIA have lamented that no one's really in charge of the nation's intelligence apparatus.
Tech
Official: Technology won't stand in way of transfer of threat analysis
There are no technological barriers to transferring authority for analyzing intelligence on terrorist threats from CIA to Homeland Security.
Defense
Defense Department drafts stronger software security rules
More stringent requirements could be in place by the end of next year.
Management
OPM pushes on-the-spot hiring
But one expert on the subject says direct hiring authority should be used only in limited situations.
Management
Senator takes aim at acquisition revolving door
Contracting officials may have to wait longer to join companies to which they’ve awarded large contracts.
Defense
Privacy group sues TSA, Justice over airline passenger data
Complaint alleges agencies have failed to adequately respond to Freedom of Information Act requests.
Management
Energy separates contracts for Los Alamos, Lawrence Livermore
The University of California will need to enter multiple contests in order to keep running the federal nuclear laboratories.
Tech
Shortage of computer security experts hampers agencies
Homeland Security official laments "incredibly shrinking pool of IT security professionals in government."
Tech
Homeland Security has no plans to update cybersecurity strategy
Plan issued in 2003 is flawed, but time isn't ripe to change it yet, says cybersecurity chief.
Tech
Treasury issues first electronic travel system contract
All other agencies must select vendors to implement electronic travel-processing systems by December.
Defense
House leaning toward adopting Senate version of Project Bioshield
Move that would accelerate passage of measure allowing government to expedite approval procedures for bioterror countermeasures.
Defense
House panel releases details on defense spending bill
Bill includes full funding for a 3.5 percent pay increase for military service members.
Defense
Contractor vows to continue work on $10 billion border system
Lawmakers decry Homeland Security Department’s decision to award contract to Accenture because company is based in Bermuda.
Defense
NIH official touts progress on biological defenses
Efforts include continued efforts to develop new vaccines against smallpox and anthrax.
Defense
Pentagon: No timetable for review of overseas troop levels
Lawmakers want information on returning troops in preparation for the next round of base closures.
Pay & Benefits