Tech
Privacy officials discuss government data breaches
Challenge of protecting data is changing as the federal workforce becomes more mobile with laptop computers and BlackBerry handheld devices, officials say.
News
Homeland Security chief defends timing of communications grants
Local, state officials say the grants are a good start but more money is needed.
Oversight
House panel votes to bar outsourcing of tax debt collections
Bill passes 23-18, over Republican objections.
Defense
Protests could put brakes on new Iraq logistics contract
Two losing teams are claiming the Army made mistakes in evaluating their proposals.
Oversight
Inconsistencies hinder sharing of contractor performance data
Officials say new bill requiring creation of central database would help alert agencies of contractor missteps.
Oversight
CIA alters ‘news media’ definition for FOIA requests
Criticism of a draft proposal prevented a more expansive overhaul of fee structure.
Oversight
Court extends deadline for DHS decision on labor rules
Department now has until Jan. 17, 2008, to decide whether it will rewrite or drop proposed rules.
Defense
Key House Dem optimistic about reaching deal on security bill
Negotiations could begin by the end of the week, with the goal of finishing the measure before the August recess.
Oversight
House passes energy and water bill with veto-proof margin
Members now face bigger hurdles with the Labor-HHS spending bill, which exceeds President Bush’s request by about $12.5 billion.
Management
What’s the Big Idea?
Coming up with a moon-shot goal can be tricky, but fear of failure is no reason not to try.
Oversight
House slogs its way through spending bill earmark fights
Members take up Labor-HHS spending bill, which exceeds President Bush’s request by nearly $13 billion.
Defense
House backs clear path toward anti-terrorism bill talks
Measure to implement unfulfilled 9/11 commission recommendations has languished for months largely due to turf battles among committees.
Oversight
House panel to take up bill to block outsourcing of tax collections
Democrats argue debt collection is an inherently governmental job and cite privacy concerns, but they are unlikely to win the GOP’s support.
Defense
Pentagon urged not to use ability to degrade GPS signals
It last happened in 1990; Bush administration has promised “uninterrupted access” to civilian GPS signals.
Oversight
Senate contracting reform bill wins support
Hearing witnesses express concerns over details of Senate measure, but generally applaud the effort.
Pay & Benefits