Tech
Federal officials urge industry to better protect IT systems
Commerce technology official says he believes businesses are "profoundly motivated" to make sure they address problems.
Defense
Senate work on security bill to spill over to next week
Republicans continue to object to a provision in the bill that would grant federal airport screeners collective bargaining rights.
Management
Panelists suggest focus on job performance first, pay later
Compensation may not be the strongest motivation for doing good work, observers say.
Defense
Rule broadens DHS post-employment lobbying limits
Senior officials will be prohibited from lobbying anywhere in the department for 12 months after they leave.
Tech
Census Bureau exposes personal data on public Web site
Agency has taken “appropriate administrative action” against the employees involved, pending the results of an investigation.
Defense
Defense chief may scale back Pentagon’s spy work
The Pentagon has encroached on the CIA’s territory, through programs in such areas as human intelligence-gathering.
Management
House panel approves open government measures
One bill aims to strengthen FOIA, in part by pressuring agencies to meet a 20-day deadline for responding to information requests.
Defense
Bill to boost war spending has something for everyone
Democrats add $21 billion to Bush's $103 billion request; Republicans say they will only support a “clean” bill focusing on troop support.
Pay & Benefits
Part-Time Rules, Part Two
The second of a two-part series looks at the details of factoring part-time service into federal retirement benefits calculations.
Defense
Procedural haggles continue to stall security bill in Senate
Sen. Joseph Lieberman, I-Conn., who is managing the bill, decries "political gridlock."
Defense
Dems seek funding boost for Afghanistan, domestic programs
Bill would set a timetable for withdrawal from Iraq by next fall; White House threatens a veto.
Tech
Lawmaker unhappy with Homeland Security research agency
Rep. David Wu, D-Ore., says he is concerned about the lack of a plan or risk assessment to help prioritize projects.
Defense
Coast Guard aims to hire more contract oversight officials
Agency has already recruited more people to ensure better management of fleet modernization, IG says.
Management
SBA official opposes proposed disaster lending reforms
House bill would let private lenders process SBA loans, require a response plan that addresses past staffing and logistical problems.
Defense