Defense
Internet-based system for federal documents previewed
The Future Digital System to store and distribute information will replace the GPO Access Web site and other Government Printing Office operations.
Tech
Technology to secure ports faces Senate critique
Hearing will focus on congressional mandates to scan all cargo containers abroad and to issue biometric-based identification cards to workers at U.S. seaports.
Defense
IT standards cited as key to meeting intelligence sharing goals
FBI technology chief says success on 500-day plan to improve collaboration requires communitywide standards.
Defense
Changes to Air Force IT contract could benefit new vendors
Proposal would split new version of the contract vehicle into three parts.
Oversight
Bush, GOP criticize Dems for slow progress on spending bills
Sides are locked in a stalemate over Democratic plans to spend about $23 billion more than the $933 billion Bush wants.
Oversight
Senate leader trying to dislodge hold on Interior nominee
Oregon Democrat who placed the hold wants assurances that the agency will take steps to prevent unethical behavior.
Pay & Benefits
TSP officials note major growth in plan
The 401(k)-style retirement program grew $6.4 billion last month, bringing investments to $231 billion.
Oversight
Senate subcommittee to probe Hatch Act enforcement
Hearing will serve as a reminder that federal officials must steer clear of politics on the job during the 2008 elections.
Tech
What’s Brewin: Let the Spectrum Games Begin
The allocation of global radio frequency spectrum can be as competitive as the Olympics.
Defense
Thin line separates aggressive fighting from war crimes
The somewhat ambiguous rules of warfare make the snap judgments that combat requires even more difficult.
Oversight
Women’s group requests hearing on SBA program
Advocates claim the agency is deliberately stalling a mandated program to help women-owned companies do more business with the government.
Tech
Industry embraces health IT bill
Measure would establish a national coordinator within HHS and create a public-private advisory body to ensure interoperability standards.
Oversight
Watchdog says IRS unable to readily locate key files
The agency at times takes on added costs to recreate lost files and in some cases burdens taxpayers by requesting additional information during that process, GAO says.
News
Lawmakers object to two-plane approach to tanker needs
Such a strategy would eliminate incentives for efficiency and drive up costs, legislators argue in letters to the Air Force secretary.
Pay & Benefits
Clinton’s health plan unlikely to affect feds’ premiums
But analysts say it could promote changes in drug prices and insurer transparency.
Pay & Benefits