Defense
New attack plane faces cuts as defense bill takes shape
The F/A-22 could face $300 million in cuts to help pay for an increase in troop strength.
Management
Leading vs. Managing
There's a big difference between the two, readers said in their reactions to last week's column.
Management
OMB boasts progress in eliminating government waste
In a report to lawmakers released Tuesday, the Bush administration touted agencies' progress at spending taxpayer dollars more efficiently.
Defense
War on terror eclipses homeland security effort
Two and a half years after 9/11, the Bush administration remains primarily focused on waging a war on terrorism abroad. The effort to establish, organize, fund and manage the Homeland Security Department has taken a back seat.
Defense
White House officials call for renewal of anti-terrorism law
Bush administration officials on Tuesday criticized the "misinformation" that has proliferated regarding the 2001 USA PATRIOT Act.
Defense
TSA searches for solutions to shore up rail security
In a test program, passengers and baggage at a suburban Maryland rail transit station will be screened for explosives for 30 days.
Tech
Study finds e-government progress has leveled off
Consulting firm says cabinet-level officials must provide strong and uniform leadership to ensure improvement in federal e-government amenities.
Defense
Senator insists budget absorb increases in troop strength
The Bush administration should have asked for funds for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan in its $401.7 billion fiscal 2004 budget request, lawmaker contends.
Management
Draft postal overhaul bill draws criticism from mailers
The bill would not grant the agency the broad rate-setting freedom recommended by the President's Commission on the Postal Service.
Oversight
The Specter Factor
Last week's primary victory by Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Penn., was just the break Senate Republicans needed.
Defense
Army commander says gear for Iraq moving slowly but steadily
Slowdowns in parts and equipment delivery have not affected readiness rates in Iraq.
Tech
Contractor finally delivers upgraded FBI computer system
The Trilogy project shifts FBI from a mainly paper-based system to a cutting edge computer network.
Defense
Key Democrat plans series of bills on homeland security
A top member of the House Homeland Security Committee presses its Republican members to pass a strong homeland security authorization bill.
Defense
Congress weighs creating nation-building agency
A bipartisan group of senators makes a push for 250-member civilian "response-readiness corps" that would be deployed on short notice to crisis areas.
Management
Los Alamos steps up purchase card oversight
Los Alamos is taking steps to prevent purchase card fraud similar to that exposed by two whistleblowers in the fall of 2002, according to Energy Department investigators.
Defense
Study shows homeland spending boosts other programs
A new report shows that nearly one-third of the money earmarked for homeland security in fiscal 2004 paid for non-homeland security activities.
News
Events will honor federal employees for public service contributions
Military and civilian agencies to host Washington Mall events May 6-9.
Defense