Defense
Negotiators agree to buy more F-22s, Zumwalt destroyers
Final authorization bill trims $104.7 million from the Army's $3.6 billion request for the Future Combat Systems.
Defense
Homeland Security authorization bill falls by the wayside
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs chairman says there isn't time to bring the bill before his committee.
Defense
DHS radiation detection program may exceed cost estimates by $1 billion, GAO says
Homeland Security disputes findings; Congress to explore troubled program.
Management
Keeping Track
Radio frequency technology takes off in the federal world of supply and demand.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Bush nominates Pollett for head of DISA
Congress unlikely to act on pick before its fall recess.
Oversight
Obama reform plan bears traces of Clinton and Bush efforts
Management specialists applaud what appears to be a continued focus on program performance and results.
Oversight
Senior diplomats in short supply
Top State Department official calls shortage of public diplomacy officers “grim” in testimony before Senate panel.
Oversight
Federal managers pessimistic about government performance
Majority expect the presidential transition to hinder progress.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies spend more money on personnel flexibilities in 2007
Defense, VA make the most of hiring incentives to fill certain jobs and help bridge gap between federal and private sector pay.
Defense
Homeland Security replaces head of troubled border program
Mark Borkowski, a veteran government manager, will now lead the multibillion-dollar virtual fence project.
Oversight
Postal Service freezes hiring, promotions
Move follows agency's decision last month to offer early retirement to up to 130,000 clerks, mail handlers and supervisors.
Oversight
McCain Stalls
Recent developments on Wall Street will make it harder for John McCain to win in November.
News
From Nextgov.com: Panel cannot agree on how to set prices for services
After recommending GSA drop price reduction clause, advisory panel members debate what’s a fair and reasonable price.
Defense
Air Force to strengthen inspections and expand training for nuclear mission
Service leaders still are weighing a major reorganization recommended by a task force.
News