Tech
Google seeks to sell agencies on hosted software
Search engine giant has recently begun selling software products on demand to government and industry.
Tech
Federal officials say data sharing efforts are improving
Homeland Security has created 38 "fusion centers" to blend law enforcement and intelligence information.
Defense
Air Force leaders argue need to retire old aircraft
Mothballing oldest planes would save $1.7 billion a year in maintenance costs, service officials say.
Defense
Senators suggest further purchases of C-17 aircraft
Air Force had proposed not to buy any more of the planes in its fiscal 2008 budget.
Tech
VA info security upgrade just getting started, auditors say
A decentralized, nonstandard IT system defies easy fixes, official tells lawmakers.
News
TSP activity increases following stock market plunge
Plan officials recommend against shifting investments in response to short-term fluctuations.
Tech
How HUD got off 'high-risk' list
Officials say information technology was central to improvements in rental housing assistance and single-family mortgage aid.
Defense
FEMA urged to improve grants management
Officials acknowledge the need to do better in this area, as well as in contracting; director points to progress in hiring.
Pay & Benefits
DHS scales back pay for performance ambitions
Under new broader human resources plan, employees only will be moved off the General Schedule to a performance-based system if a pilot project next year succeeds.
Tech
USDA to seek extra money to fix computer glitch
System to register acreage and sign up for subsidies and disaster aid goes "dark" during parts of the day.
Defense
Appropriations panel targets Bush border security plan
GAO official testifies that the terms of a contract for the major border project are vague and need adjustments; DHS official disagrees.
Defense
Fight over collective bargaining threatens to derail security bill
Administration officials say a veto is in store if lawmakers allow airport screeners to negotiate the terms of their employment.
Tech
DHS cybersecurity chief shares priorities
Security solutions can be as simple as naming chief information security officers and monitoring systems around the clock, Greg Garcia says.
Management
Appropriators ask HUD to fix Gulf Coast funding glitch
Spokeswoman says the agency is ready to work with lawmakers to resolve the issue.
Defense