News And Analysis
The Language Corps
The federal government wants to create a pool of linguists for emergencies at home and abroad.
News And Analysis
Looking for Leaders
The Army needs more than a few good officers to combat a shortage of captains and majors.
Editor's Notebook
From the Field
Border agents tread the fine line between friend and foe, barriers and access, technology and tin.
Outlook
Pumping Public Service
Do we really need an all-out effort to entice young people into federal jobs?
Defense
Coalition stands firm in support of national ID law
The Homeland Security Department estimated earlier this year that it will cost states as much as $23 billion to implement the law.
News
House OKs ethics bill that emphasizes transparency
Legislation includes language to require disclosure of earmarks, but the information would not need to be provided in a searchable format.
Defense
Budget office says war costs may top $1 trillion over 10 years
Already, Congress has appropriated $602 billion for Iraq, Afghanistan and other efforts in the war against terrorism.
Defense
Hill concerns persist over FEMA's readiness for disasters
House member says lines of authority remain blurred and local officials are frustrated; agency chief cites progress.
Oversight
GSA lets 29 firms in on massive tech services contract
Winners aren’t guaranteed work; agencies can still shop around among the awardees or look outside the list of pre-selected vendors.
Oversight
Treasury chief calls on Congress to boost debt ceiling
In the past when lawmakers have failed to act fast enough, Treasury has been forced to borrow from government retirement funds.
Oversight