Defense
DHS to require flight passenger information before takeoff
New early sharing of information is intended to give authorities more time to identify and remove suspected terrorists from flights.
Defense
EPA, VA clear officials who appeared in religious video
Officials did not appear in uniform and weren’t identified by title.
Defense
IT, metal industries fighting over proposed Defense rule
Change would let the Pentagon buy commercial ready-made weapons parts without determining if they contain metals produced overseas.
News
House lawmakers unveil bill to change coin composition
Measure would allow the Treasury Department to save money through using less expensive materials.
News
Bush team, Dem Hill leaders still eager to work together
That doesn't mean conflict won't boil up over issues like Iraq and the budget.
Oversight
Research firm lowers expectations for GSA tech services contract
Report says spending through Alliant vehicle may be only $7.5 billion, well short of its $50 billion ceiling.
Pay & Benefits
Ditching Debt
A look at what current benefit programs and proposals mean for federal employees with student loan debt.
Oversight
Report says Defense weighed audit findings on questioned payments
GAO work appears to counter claims that a settlement on disputed contract charges ignored the auditors.
Tech
Energy agency to focus on cutting-edge research
Agency would be charged with investigating "high risk, high reward" energy technology.
Tech
Homeland Security chief vows to move forward with ID law
Michael Chertoff acknowledges that states will find it challenging to implement requirements, especially absent more federal funding.
Oversight
Senate aims to avoid catch-all spending bill
Republicans would relish omnibus measure as evidence the Democrats have gone back on their pledge of open government.
News
Lawmaker seeks repair fund to combat crumbling bridges
Trust fund modeled after the one for highways would make money available only for repairing, rehabilitating and replacing "structurally deficient" bridges.
Oversight
USDA agency launches inquiry into lobbying e-mail
Officials say they are looking into complaints that employees violated prohibitions against political activity by encouraging co-workers to oppose legislation.
Management