Defense
Pentagon’s counter-bomb agency running out of money
Lawmakers slashed funding for Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization in recent defense spending bill.
Pay & Benefits
Experts call for top leaders at agencies to commit to diversity
Structural changes needed if agencies want to increase diversity of their workforces, panelists say.
Oversight
GSA takes on lead role with office leases
Agencies no longer allowed to negotiate their own contracts for spaces larger than 20,000 square feet.
Tech
Courts offer libraries free access to e-records
Service would be available at 16 library systems nationwide under a joint project of the courts and the Government Printing Office.
Oversight
Public, private sectors differ on 'green' efforts
Online survey finds that government managers have more knowledge of energy-efficient data centers.
News
Losing bidders turn up heat on GSA’s Alliant contract
Group of companies takes their challenge of the giant information technology services contract to federal court.
Oversight
Fate of ICE nominee remains uncertain in Senate
Julie Myers' role in Halloween costume incident looms over potential confirmation vote.
Defense
House Democrats dismiss White House military 'horror stories'
Bush and Senate Republicans blamed for blocking $50 billion funding measure last week because it would impose goal of withdrawing troops from Iraq by Christmas 2008.
News
Obama outlines open government agenda
Bush administration takes credit for initiating efforts to increase transparency of federal operations.
Oversight
Two Contests, Worlds Apart
The political primary season begins with a huge contrast between each party's nomination fight.
Defense
Army says latest funding cut will delay transformation
Secretary testifies that a cut could slow development of several FCS ground vehicles and other new systems.
Oversight
House panel to hold another hearing on State IG
Oversight committee chairman wants to find out whether Howard Krongard perjured himself when asked about his brother's association with Iraq security contractor.
Oversight
Agencies continue to make strides in financial management
All meet 45-day financial audit deadline, with 19 of 24 receiving clean audits; number of material weaknesses continues to decline, according to OMB.
Tech
FCC announces creation of telehealth initiative
The plan will fund dedicated broadband networks for telehealth activities, like videoconference consultations or second opinions from out-of-state specialists.
Defense
Traditional fence costs may boost interest in virtual fence
The Homeland Security Department constructed 76 miles of fencing in fiscal 2007 and plans to construct 370 miles by the end of fiscal 2008.
Defense