Defense
Bush invites leaders to discuss new war funding bill
President reiterates that he will not accept legislation that has a timetable for withdrawing troops.
Defense
Walter Reed moves to new medical tracking system
Clinicians and case workers now can quickly schedule appointments and locate documents needed to apply for benefits.
Defense
Watchdog: Projects in Iraq at risk for fraud, waste and abuse
Ongoing contract management problems and lack of contractor head count contribute to problems.
Management
Agencies report rise in student loan repayments
Budget limitations and tax liabilities remain obstacles to offering the benefit.
Management
GAO settles pay dispute with 12 of 308 senior analysts
Counsel finds data and calculations used to conduct the employees' performance evaluations were flawed.
Management
Labor secretary grilled over 2008 budget
Appropriator also takes department to task for awarding too many non-competitive contracts.
Defense
Lawmakers doubt DHS can meet port security deadlines
Maritime security law enacted last October requires testing of transportation worker IDs at U.S. seaports to begin by July 1.
Pay & Benefits
Estimating Your Benefits
If you’re thinking about retiring, it’s a good idea to at least get a ballpark figure on the benefits you’ll be receiving.
Defense
Senate OKs war package as post-veto plotting begins
Close House vote indicates Democratic leaders are unlikely to prevail if they attempt to override a veto.
Defense
OMB requires new acquisition certification for managers
Under three-tier system, program and project managers will get training and certification for procurement-related work.
Tech
FBI's technology upgrade delayed again
The bureau has been trying to upgrade its IT architecture for years, especially to give agents an electronic case-management system.
Management
IG says GSA chief may have broken ethics, contracting rules
Investigators find Lurita Doan committed the agency to an inappropriate no-bid contract that had to be ended “for convenience.”
Management
Panel backs stronger oversight of Coast Guard fleet upgrade
Bill would effectively end contractor self-certification, which limited the agency's direct control over quality and standards.
Defense
House sends bill to boost wartime spending to Senate
Measure would put President Bush in the bind of having to endorse a pullout from Iraq, or admit his strategy is not working.
Tech