Defense
Terrorist watch list subjects can evade detection, GAO says
Rapid growth of the list and the lack of a clear plan delegating responsibilities, priorities and authority have detracted from its usefulness.
News
Senate approves bill to fund labor, health, education programs
The measure contains about half of the $22 billion at issue in the fight between President Bush and Democrats over spending levels.
Management
Cyber Wars
As attackers hack government computer networks across the globe, the Pentagon seeks the best defense.
News
Vaccine problems, plans scrutinized during Senate hearing
Government Accountability Office report details HHS missteps, including losing tens of millions of dollars on expiring vaccines.
Oversight
Report: Contracting workforce needs more training
Skills gaps are likely to be made worse by upcoming retirements, survey of competencies indicates.
Defense
Military services offer equipment to fight California fires
Navy and Marine bases near San Diego prepare some residents to evacuate and say only essential employees should report to work.
Tech
IT expert says information security should be distinct field
Defense program creating professional standards already has proven beneficial, former government official says.
Oversight
Administration touts progress in managing tech investments
Number of projects on list reflecting planning weaknesses has decreased 61 percent in the past seven months.
Defense
Senator criticizes administration’s estimates of war costs
Chairman of the Budget Committee also uses appearance to plug proposal to create a special 16-member bipartisan task force on reining in the national debt.
Pay & Benefits
Rigid pay systems listed among top workforce challenges
Panelists cite pay for performance and solid leadership as key to offsetting a potential talent drain over the next decade.
Tech
Reports of federal security breaches double in four months
OMB attributes increase to improved efforts by agencies to acknowledge incidents, but some security officials are concerned.
Defense
Bush war request quickly figures into spending fracas
Democrats criticize the president for bringing this year’s war requests to almost $200 billion, while arguing an extra $20 billion for domestic priorities is unaffordable.
Oversight
Reconsidering Giuliani
The former New York mayor’s chances of winning the Republican presidential nomination appear better than they did at the outset.
Defense