Defense

Pentagon computer system leads to cost overruns

A recent inspector general audit turned up a $409 sink that could replace the Pentagon’s legendary $600 hammer as the latest symbol of government waste.

Defense

Space becoming the Pentagon's next frontier

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld wants the Pentagon to boldly go where it has never gone before.

Defense

Pentagon compromises on Army beret issue

Defense

Rumsfeld brings corporate approach to Pentagon Inc.

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld is running the Pentagon his way--like a corporation.

Management

Bush links FAIR Act lists to outsourcing goals

Agencies must put up for competition at least 5 percent of the positions on their Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act lists over the next fiscal year, OMB has announced.

Defense

Feds prepare state, local governments for terrorist attacks

The federal government has spent the past five years in a race to help local governments prepare for a chemical attack by terrorists. The initial sprint was good; the middle distance is proving to be harder.

Management

Bush outsourcing plan may revitalize fizzling FAIR Act

A growing number of observers say challenging agency outsourcing lists under the FAIR Act is a waste of time. But a Bush administration plan to put hundreds of thousands of jobs up for competition may change that.