Defense
Devices to detect radiation in cargo face scrutiny
In letter seeking an investigation, lawmakers say Homeland Security appears to be rushing a testing and certification program.
Oversight
More than 200 GAO employees to petition for back pay
Employees and retirees are seeking pay and benefits they claim they were unfairly denied under new personnel system.
Defense
Progress cited on ‘marathon’ Defense business systems upgrade
GAO continues to encourage creation of a chief management position to sustain changes across administrations.
Defense
Senate leader sets quick votes on Iraq funding
Softer option would allow President Bush to waive redeployment requirements for 90 days at a time upon certifying the Iraqi government is making progress meeting benchmarks.
Features
Launching a New Navy
Shipbuilding and buying bungles beset the Navy’s top officer, Adm. Michael G. Mullen, as he sets the service on a new course.
Features
Fight to The Finish
As the Bush administration winds down, tensions between careerists and political appointees heat up.
Features
Running Lean
In a world of sense-and-respond logistics, vehicles call in when they’re low on gas and fuel is delivered before they run out.
Features
Overcoming Katrina
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says its contracting problems are solved— the next huge disaster will be the true test.
News And Analysis
Staying in the Fight
Troop tours lengthen, but no one agrees on the right duration for deployments.
News And Analysis
Out of Its Depth
The Coast Guard’s decision to take over Deepwater raises concern about the government’s ability to oversee large contracts.
News And Analysis
Picture This
Rising accuracy rate makes face recognition technology a viable security tool.
Management Matters - Advice And Dissent
All Together Now
The workplace lines have blurred for government, for-profits and nonprofits.
Defense
ADVICE+DISSENT: Intelligence File Gimme an S-P-Y
Intelligence cheerleaders promote solidarity in the field.
Viewpoint
The Long View
Enterprise architecture plans are useless without clear, relevant information.
Viewpoint