News And Analysis
Tension Builds in Iraq
Violence, cash shortages and infighting shut down Iraq reconstruction teams.
Management
Senator accuses FDA nominee of withholding information
Candidate to lead the agency failed to cooperate with an investigation of the antibiotic Ketek, Sen. Charles Grassley says.
Defense
White House looking to break logjam on military, VA spending bill
Measure hangs in the balance because of lingering distrust between conservatives and appropriators.
Defense
New DHS disaster preparedness ads play down terrorism
Homeland Security officials say the agency is now moving toward an “all hazards” campaign.
Management
Kerry pledges to overhaul SBA in chairman's role
Senator says other priorities include improving federal contracting opportunities for veterans, women and minorities.
Management
Congressional staff members gather tips on oversight
Groups are offering advice to help legislators make good on promises for more aggressive reviews of executive branch activities.
Defense
Investigators probe DHS manager's scheme to fake immigration papers
Immigration official admits to taking bribes from Asian immigrants seeking citizenship, agrees to participate in ongoing investigation.
Tech
GSA weighs placing policy office under congressional affairs
Employees told that the move would not substantially change the policy operation.
Pay & Benefits
TSP investments grow steadily in November
The somewhat volatile fund investing in small- and mid-sized companies leads the pack for the month’s earnings.
Pay & Benefits
Last-Minute Shopping
Here are some tips for those waiting until the end of health benefits open season to make their choices.
Tech
Ex-Commerce officials urge interoperability action
Bolstering emergency communications has been a priority for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
News
House, Senate look to wrap up 109th Congress next week
Neither chamber appears to have the appetite to finish outstanding spending measures this year.
Pay & Benefits
President Bush changes locality pay formula
Employees in cities with a larger gap between private and public sector wages will get more money.
Management
IG: Defense broke buying rules with purchases through NASA
Nearly 90 percent of orders reviewed violated rules on competition, funding and record-keeping.
Defense
FEMA chief defends decision to cut off aid to hurricane victims
Lawyers are reviewing a court order asking the agency to resume payments; no decision has been made on how to proceed.
Defense
Hurricane season closes without major incident
FEMA director pledges continuing improvements; agency on the brink of filling all of its regional director positions.
News