Defense
Officials weigh creating domestic intelligence agency
Analysts conclude that the option is just one of many that could be implemented to improve counterterrorism activities.
Defense
TSA to take over air passenger screening program next year
The so-called Secure Flight program is expected to reduce the number of airline passengers incorrectly identified as being on terrorist watch lists.
Management
Back to the Future
The Air Force must undo the damage wrought from a mishandled reorganization 17 years ago.
Oversight
Preparing for the Transition: Mars and Venus
Our series on the upcoming transition continues this week with relationship advice for career employees.
Oversight
House leaders remain unsure about lame-duck session
Second economic stimulus package could be on the agenda.
Oversight
Growth in technology spending expected to continue
Economic bailout notwithstanding, market research firm projects an increase in IT contracting prospects.
Oversight
New acquisition training tool unveiled
Interactive Web site is designed to share research and to improve contract management.
Pay & Benefits
Panel: No change to locality pay areas in 2009
The Federal Salary Council denies the request of 42 locations currently in the “rest of U.S.” category.
News
From Nextgov.com: OMB says CIOs must report to agency heads
Draft memo outlining role of chief information officers says no other individual should have authority over them.
Oversight
GOP Train Wreck
Back-to-back election disasters are rare, but Republicans might be headed for that.
Oversight
OSC chief announces he will resign on Jan. 5
Since his confirmation in 2004, Special Counsel Scott Bloch has generated heated opposition from government watchdog groups and key members of Congress.
Oversight
Sources say Agriculture deputy to leave USDA for farm group
The announcement of new CEO of the National Conference of Farmer Cooperatives won't be official until January.
Defense
Panel: Private sector can control risks of cyberattack
Report suggests shifting control of corporate cyber infrastructures from IT departments to chief financial officers.
Defense
HHS limits anthrax vaccine legal liability
Government and industry officials involved in the manufacture and distribution of vaccine would be protected from lawsuits.
Oversight
Watchdog unveils government reform priorities for next administration
Nonprofit recommends increasing federal pay and returning some contract jobs to the civil service.
Defense
Government urged to improve information sharing before crises
Future security threats are likely to transcend intelligence requirements of counterterrorism operations.
Defense