Management
Agencies launch air traffic training for disabled veterans
Program partly aimed at offsetting anticipated retirements at the FAA.
Defense
Security officials seek lessons from Iraq's chlorine attacks
The Homeland Security Department is also implementing new rules for regulating security at U.S. chemical facilities.
Management
Political e-mails trigger surge in Hatch Act complaints
The Office of Special Counsel recorded 299 complaints last year -- an all-time high for the independent investigative agency.
Defense
Fate of Treasury contracting shop remains in limbo
Contractors and customers express concern over service continuity; Army medical centers among FedSource customers.
Management
Walking the Talk
Getting first responders on the same wavelength requires more than just new technology.
Tech
Lawmakers, others urge more attention to drug review system
Much of the difficulty in conducting effective drug surveillance is the FDA budget, observers say.
Defense
Bush invites congressional leaders to discuss bill to boost war funding
President continues to push “clean” bill with no withdrawal timetable; Democrats say talks will not be meaningful.
Management
NASA chief asks lawmakers for more workforce flexibilities
Agency would like to be able to offer permanent employees incentives to switch to temporary status.
Tech
Management of tax fraud detection system improves
Regular meetings with stakeholders and contractors help ensure tasks are on schedule and risks are addressed, IG finds.
Defense
Lawmaker seeks to set up Defense-industry procurement board
Panel would find ways to identify critical shortfalls in military equipment and streamline the purchase of needed gear.
Management
Dems support expansion of GAO, but question affordability
Head of the audit agency says budget boost would help with heavier workload and allow projects beyond issuing reports.
Oversight
Combining Polls
Aggregate results show Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton leading the Democrats and former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, the Republicans.
Management
Reported drop in free tax e-filings revives criticisms
Though participation in program is decreasing, the IRS reports that complaints are down to one per every 2,193 returns.
Management
Union leader advocates more resources for IRS, better use
Agency budget contains legislative proposals aimed at taking a $29 billion bite into the tax gap over 10 years.
Tech
Systems to verify worker IDs set for overhaul
Employers now will be able to query one system using numbers assigned to workers on their permanent resident cards and employment authorization documents.
Management
Lawmakers aim to settle on budget blueprint soon
House and Senate are close on discretionary spending, with a likely outcome to be overall spending in the $20 billion range above the White House request.
Defense
GOP leaders urge House to return from recess early
Request for supplemental wartime funding has been pending since February, and delays will hurt the troops, Republicans argue.
Tech
Senator probes NASA software procurement
Failure to re-bid a $5.2 million contract has a high-ranking finance panel member questioning the agency's acquisition practices.
Management