Tech
Panelist notes politics of putting agency information online
Policies are in place for agencies to put public records on the Internet, but agencies are Web-averse, open government advocate says.
Defense
House Republicans propose immigration measure
Legislation emphasizes beefed-up border security, detention of illegal immigrants and increased enforcement against employers who hire illegal workers.
Defense
Air Force helicopter contract faces another holdup
Companies challenge the service’s modification to a request for proposals, saying it doesn’t comply with a GAO recommendation.
Defense
Border Patrol to expedite training for Spanish speakers
Plan will free up space so academy can handle influx of agents, but questions remain as to the adequacy of training and mentoring in the field.
Oversight
Computer security law may come under Hill scrutiny
Lapses at the Homeland Security Department may prompt broader questions about the 2002 Federal Information Security Management Act.
Oversight
Bush names new management, budget chief
Former Rep. Jim Nussle, R-Iowa, to replace Rob Portman, who's leaving for personal reasons.
Pay & Benefits
TSP board rejects divestiture proposals
Board members strongly oppose legislation that would prohibit investments in companies that do business in countries supporting genocide and terror.
News
Tensions continue to simmer over House earmarks rule
Swift consideration of remaining spending bills will depend on unanimous consent agreements between Democrats and Republicans.
News
Food safety agency asked to explain proposed analyst cuts
Agency doesn’t plan to eliminate any positions, but may shift workforce to reduce analysts and boost inspectors, spokesman says.
Oversight
Patience Wears Thin
Voters aren’t happy with Democrats’ progress on top agenda items such as immigration reform.
Defense
Coast Guard considering drones to watch long coastlines
Planes would be able to linger over stretches of coast and improve the tracking of small vessels that are less than 300 gross tons, official says.
Defense
Committee draft of terrorism coverage bill divides industry
Measure would reauthorize federal risk insurance program for 10 years and lower the program's trigger from the current $100 million to $50 million.
Defense
House, Senate security bills differ on tech projects
Senators opt to provide only $362 million for visitor tracking program, $100 million less than the House.
News
Lawmaker claims 'extensive destruction' of e-mail records
Oversight committee chief claims White House officials used Republican National Committee accounts in a way that circumvented law on preservation of records.
Pay & Benefits