Defense
Obama emphasizes VA role in caring for vets
Democratic presidential candidate favors job training for veterans, more outreach to their families.
Oversight
Energy seeks power in diversity
Department wants to increase the number and type of power sources available to Americans.
Defense
Defense to test run foreign language corps
Department is seeking individuals fluent in 10 critical languages to serve the government in times of emergency or international need.
Defense
McCain pledges to expand health care options for veterans
Republican presidential candidate says access cards would not replace VA system.
Oversight
Space agency presses full-speed ahead on exploration plans
Budget and technological hurdles arent stopping NASA from shooting for the moon -- and Mars.
Defense
DHS answers to many, pleases few
Homeland Security’s broad responsibilities spread contract dollars and controversy.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense radio project not practical or affordable, GAO says
Immature technologies, unstable requirements and aggressive schedules conspire to run up costs for joint tactical radios.
Defense
Feds stationed overseas should act soon to participate in 2008 election
Military members and civilians can register with the Federal Voting Assistance Program.
Pay & Benefits
TSP assets safe if company that manages plan goes under
Board notes success of life-cycle funds, eyes Defense plan for automatic contributions.
Oversight
Defense continues to lead the pack in federal travel spending
Agencies spent more on travel in 2007 after sticking closer to home in the previous year.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Project will preserve Bush administration Web sites
Public and historians will be able to view government Web sites as they were before the transition to the next presidential administration.
Defense
Science panel backs conventional trident missile
Report criticizes lawmakers’ decision to eliminate fiscal 2008 funding for testing of the missile.
Defense
Energy told to tighten cybersecurity policies
IG audit identifies significant issues that could leave classified information vulnerable.
Pay & Benefits