News
Veterans medical system faces serious funding, management challenges
Independent commission proposes a government-chartered health care service.
Oversight
Agencies are cautious of software accessed online
The Bush administration is now endorsing hosted software for agency use.
Defense
Official: Critics of driver's license standards are off base
DHS issued final regulations for states to implement the so-called REAL ID Act last week.
Defense
Chertoff to defy Congress with new border-crossing ID rules
DHS chief also says the department will begin preparations to limit the types of documents that can be used to prove citizenship.
Oversight
Missing e-mails should be on backup tapes, White House CIO says
Watchdog organizations continue to raise questions about Bush administration records preservation.
Tech
Microsoft offers feds support for online services
New strategy allows government customers to leverage software as a service.
Defense
Marine Corps seeks bids on major computer contract
Hardware suite will give users outside the Navy Marine Corps Intranet better access to tactical data.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers, witnesses debate fairness of pension provisions
Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision affecting Social Security benefits have long drawn the ire of federal retirees.
Defense
Competition heats up for Air Force refueling tanker deal
Companies make a final push as decision on the $40 billion contract approaches.
Defense
House sends defense bill back to committee for revision
Revised authorization bill contains policy initiatives aimed at beefing up oversight of the Defense Department and contractors.
Management
Fixing the Future
The next president must be ready to take on inescapable management problems.
Defense
Marines shopping for new armored vehicle
Midweight carrier will be based on existing design and offer greater protection and mobility.
Tech
Agencies falling behind in recruiting young technology workers
Government must begin to rethink how it will attract 18- to 31-year-old workers.
Defense
House looks to move new defense authorization this week
Democrats still have not made a formal announcement of their floor strategy to deal with President Bush's unexpected veto.
Oversight
Senator takes aim at agency 'skimming' of earmarks
Sen. Ben Nelson, D-Neb. criticizes agency practice of taking a percentage off the top of earmarked accounts for administrative expenses.
Oversight
FDA affirms cloned animal safety but objections raised
Agency will not require labeling of clone-derived milk and meat because the agency determined safety concerns are no different than traditional food.
Defense