Defense
OMB highlights emergency contracting provisions
Update to Federal Acquisition Regulation makes for easier access to emergency procurement rules.
Defense
Thousands more employees to join new Defense pay system
Unions label the announcement a political move to counter congressional efforts to eliminate funding.
Defense
DHS revamps emergency alert system
Changes will reach every state by late 2007; eventually individuals will receive alerts on cell phones.
Defense
House subcommittee moves chemical security bill
Measure would allow DHS to regulate companies that work with chemicals; Senate panel passed a similar bill recently.
Defense
Administration might seek $110 billion more for Iraq, Afghanistan
Request would boost military spending in those countries to about $560 billion since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Defense
Senators vote to increase border, port security funding
Provision that would restructure FEMA but keep it within the Homeland Security Department passes by a wide margin.
Defense
Treasury official: Impact unclear from disclosure of terror tracking
Official defends policy of limiting early briefings on the program to leaders of congressional intelligence committees.
Defense
Legislator to push for acceleration of missile defense program
Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., chides Democrats for their continued opposition to program started more than two decades ago.
Defense
Security clearance processing deadlines pose challenges
For the first time in months, the Defense Security Service fully resumes its work.
Tech
In pandemic, homes could become 'safe havens' for work
OPM issues guidelines for agencies on maintaining operations in the event of a flu outbreak.
Defense
Partisans seek edge in homeland security funding
Senior Republicans are increasingly frustrated with DHS’ financial management, especially that of the Federal Protective Service.
Defense
Review of Army combat program challenges need for lighter vehicles
Study could help ease requirements for future fleet, quickening vehicle development and ultimately reducing costs.
Defense
Top intelligence officer pushes businesses to act
Cultural and institutional barriers remain a problem with sharing information, director of national intelligence tells Chamber of Commerce audience.
Defense
Congress faces time crunch on spending bills
Senate leaders weigh attaching a continuing resolution to Defense bill to fund other areas of government until after the election.
Defense
Navy intranet chief to retire later this year
Rear Adm. James Godwin helped oversee the extension of the NMCI contract with Texas-based contractor EDS.
Defense
Retaining Hispanics, Spanish speakers key, Coast Guard chief says
Agency enjoys highest post-WWII retention rate, numbers of Hispanics taking federal jobs up across government.
Defense
Web chat rooms center of FBI probe into terrorist plot
Agents say they uncovered plot by monitoring Internet postings.
Defense
Customs, border employee training center earmark under fire
At least one senior House Republican wants the expansion of the center stopped, saying it is not needed and is creating redundancies.
Defense
Internal review finds cost of Army future combat program soaring
Cost estimates for the program have nearly doubled in the last three years, soaring from $175 billion to $300 billion.
Defense