Defense
Truckers must file e-summaries of cargo at borders
Legislation from 2002 gave Customs, Border agency the authority to require the electronic transmission of advance cargo information.
Defense
Lawmaker proposes air passenger bill of rights
It has yet to be determined if there is a role for Congress in ensuring passengers' rights, or if the FAA should take the lead.
Defense
Study on privacy protections finds citizens distrust security agencies
Survey finds agencies that received negative publicity tended to generate less trust.
Tech
Research service suggests test runs for financial system consolidation
Pilot projects may avoid costly mistakes in moving agencies to shared service centers, report says.
Management
Budget formulation needs sharper tools than spreadsheets, scholars say
Offices increasingly are called upon to link budget, program performance and cost, creating a need for sophisticated technology.
Pay & Benefits
Auditors stress importance of data security to TSP officials
Labor Department reviewers recommend continued security upgrades and better disaster recovery planning.
Defense
Lawmakers seek update on FBI probe of Los Alamos breach
Energy and Commerce Committee members also ask for views on aspects of the security clearance process at the Energy Department.
Oversight
Vicious Cycle
The hostile political environment facing the GOP could result in a rash of retirements, difficulty recruiting and poor fundraising.
Tech
Senate panel votes to require agency reports on data mining
Measure included in bill to implement 9/11 Commission recommendations.
Defense
Embattled Democrat lands spot on Homeland Security panel
Rep. William Jefferson, D-La., has been under federal investigation since March 2005 for allegedly receiving bribes.
Pay & Benefits
Bill on retiree health insurance premiums re-emerges
Measure would let retired military and civilian federal workers pay their monthly health care premiums with pre-tax dollars.
Defense
Report cites progress in security clearance processing
Agencies met interim deadline for making improvements, but challenges remain, report states.
Management