News
Space agency selects finalists for Mars experiments
U.S. researcher to begin working with the European Space Agency on a 2013 mission to hunt for former signs of life on the planet.
Tech
Democratic senators want agency data-mining reports
Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., says more than 50 agencies are using data-mining technology.
Management
Senate GOP appropriators announce subcommittee leaders
Thad Cochran, R-Miss., reclaims the top Republican slot on the Homeland Security Subcommittee he gave up two years ago.
Management
Taxpayer advocate makes pitch for IRS budget boost
Lawmakers urged to exempt the IRS from budget caps applied to other agencies.
News
Initiative targets retirees for second careers in government
Private sector baby boomers could fill the gaps left by retiring federal workers.
Defense
Army hopes troop buildup won't rob modernization
Budget chief says service will be 'pretty forthright' about technology transformation needs.
Defense
Bush moves to retain recess-appointed ICE chief
Julie Myers may have trouble navigating the confirmation process in a Democrat-controlled Senate.
Management
GOP senator urges OMB to hold line on earmark reform
Tom Coburn, R-Okla., says moratorium in fiscal 2007 spending bills leaves room for "backdoor" earmarks.
Defense
House majority flexes muscle to pass security, intel bills
Measures aim to implement unfulfilled 9/11 Commission proposals and improve oversight of the intelligence community.
Defense
Senate panel hears call for revised security grant formula
Mayor of New York City says Bush administration and Congress are to blame for politicizing homeland security funding.
Management
Taxpayer advocate urges repeal of outsourced debt collection
Annual report on IRS activities calls initiative “fatally flawed.”
Defense
Pentagon limits executives’ pay raises
Separately, officials post 2007 pay tables for employees in new personnel system.
Defense