Defense
Lawmakers move to halt funds for data-mining plan
Funding wouldn’t be released until the Homeland Security Department submits a privacy-impact assessment for the program.
Defense
Air Force officials seek debarment of body armor maker
Debarments of defense contractors are rare; they usually last three years at most, but that would be a blow to the maker of flexible Dragon Skin armor.
Oversight
Appropriator unveils plan to publish earmarks for all to criticize
House members would have an opportunity to review and register objections to potential earmarks before conference negotiations begin.
Defense
Official says GovWorks can handle loss of Defense business
Newly restricted purchases made up more than half of contracting shop’s business, director says.
Oversight
White House urged to punish GSA chief to 'fullest extent'
Letter to President Bush on Lurita Doan's potential Hatch Act violation says she failed to cooperate fully with investigation.
Defense
Homeland Security launches graduate academy
The 18-month program is free, but students must complete two years of service at their agencies upon graduation.
Defense
Forward Observer: War Is Asymmetrical
The Pentagon could benefit from an outside panel’s advice on how to respond to radically changed threats.
Defense
Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman to step down
Navy official tapped to replace Peter Pace so that confirmation hearings don’t dwell too heavily on the past.
Defense
GOP dissenters contribute to immigration deal’s collapse
Republicans criticize majority leader’s plans to move on to other more partisan matters next week.
Oversight
Agriculture technology chief to leave at end of month
David Combs managed USDA’s $2 billion technology budget, covering 29 agencies and offices nationwide.
Oversight
Survey finds increased satisfaction with federal benefit programs
The Thrift Savings Plan, employee and retiree health benefits and retirement annuities fare the best.
Oversight
Firm outlines steps to successful workforce reforms
Agencies implementing pay for performance need to focus more on how to handle subpar workers, consultant says.
Oversight
NASA inspector general rejects allegations, claims independence
Commerce IG retires in face of three ongoing investigations.
Defense
Lawmaker backs model hobbyists in dispute with Defense firms
Rep. Robert Andrews, D-N.J., says taxpayers should own rights to designs of military hardware.
Defense
Panel votes to return inspectors to Agriculture Department
Bush administration adamantly opposes proposal to take inspectors out of Homeland Security Department.
Defense