Defense
Immigration enforcement raid sparks outcry
Escalation in action by the federal government has drawn state and local complaints.
Defense
Katrina reconstruction effort lacks long-term strategy
Project is at a “critical turning point," GAO official says; Louisiana senator takes hard line on funds for rebuilding levees.
Management
Senate panel backs stiff penalties for war profiteering
Measure would allow prison sentences of up to 20 years and fines of $1 million or twice the gross profits from the scheme.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Withdrawal Quiz
A short series of questions to help you through the process of assessing the options for withdrawing funds from your Thrift Savings Plan account.
Defense
DHS official pushes launch of new nuclear detectors
Detectors carry a hefty price tag of $350,000 per unit, a big increase over the $80,000 the current machines cost.
Defense
Panel votes to require agencies to report data mining activities
Measure gives heads of agencies engaged in or developing a data mining program 180 days to submit a detailed report.
Tech
Compatibility dictates rollout of emergency responder, port IDs
In deploying the card-check systems, the difficulty is making sure the cards and card reader can talk to each other.
Defense
TSA indicates port ID system may not be ready by July
Estimates for how many port workers will ultimately be enrolled range from 750,000 to 1.5 million.
Pay & Benefits
OPM strengthens health savings accounts benefit
By the beginning of 2008, eligible employees will be able to make pre-tax contributions.
Tech
Agencies’ cybersecurity scores on the rise
Eight still fail annual review; lawmaker exploring ways to provide incentives for good grades.
Tech
IRS seeks to guide taxpayers to Internet and phone help
Plan would aim to preserve access to face-to-face consultations, but expand use of less costly services.
Defense
Defense proposes giving Guard chief 'senior advisor' role
Document makes clear the Pentagon will continue to reject efforts to elevate the Guard leader to a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Defense
Air Force, Navy funds may be needed to cover Army costs
Defense secretary reiterates concerns that failure to approve supplemental wartime spending bill in next few weeks will damage readiness.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Ploy?
A new analysis tests the idea that alternate pay systems are a tactic to decrease pay.
Defense
Officials praise Texas' progress on emergency system
Since 2003, the federal government has devoted $2 billion to radio interoperability grants.
Defense
Guard chief touts unit readiness but acknowledges stress
Ongoing deployments would make equipment problems at home worse, chief says.
News
Intelligence chief announces 100-day reform plan
Strategy includes new performance appraisal system and encourages changes to acquisition and security clearance practices.
Management