News
Analyst warns of third Islamic terrorist wave, enabled by Internet
Scattered groups connect virtually through a common bond of discontent, former CIA officer says.
Defense
Administration budget shortchanges ‘urgent’ security needs, Lieberman says
Senate Homeland Security chairman wants more money for state and local communities, new DHS headquarters.
Pay & Benefits
OPM launches electronic retirement system
Agency aims to improve quality of services to more than 3 million active federal employees.
Oversight
Congressional committees weigh budget process issues
Statutory deadline for completion of a budget resolution is April 15.
Oversight
High court mulls state courts' role in FDA product cases
Justices argue expanded state role could interfere with the agency's authority to police the industry.
Oversight
Republican congressman indicted in federal probe of Arizona land-swap deal
The FBI conducted a raid in April on a business owned by Rep. Rick Renzi's wife.
Defense
Officials plan to raise fines for hiring illegal immigrants
The minimum penalty for knowingly employing an undocumented worker will increase from $275 to $375.
Defense
Military services launch projects to beef up data sharing and security
Officials at IT conference detail plans to consolidate information networks for the Navy, Air Force and Army.
Oversight
State and local governments boost GSA schedule technology purchases
Sales of wireless services and green computing products lead to big increase in orders.
Defense
Bush targets contract oversight provisions
President declares he might not implement certain measures included in 2008 Defense authorization bill.
Oversight
Housing inspector general finds backdated records in employee detail case
Inquiry is the latest problem to bedevil HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson.
Magazine
HR council launches training academy
More than 80 agencies have pooled resources to train junior human resources staff members.
Pay & Benefits
Facing Disability
How your benefits and retirement can be affected if you become sick or injured.
Oversight
Link between programs’ funding, performance ratings is tenuous
Analysis finds that more than 70 percent of programs slated for cuts in the Bush administration’s fiscal 2009 budget proposal were rated as “adequate” or better.
Tech
Microsoft announces principles to encourage interoperability
Changes could mean simpler integration of systems for federal agencies.
Oversight
Veterans Affairs aims to update and centralize IT systems
One goal is to ensure the same level of care at any of its hospitals nationwide, officials say.
Pay & Benefits