Management
Midterm power shifts can breed overconfidence
The aftermaths of the 1946 and 1994 elections offer lessons for Democrats, should they win control of Congress.
Defense
Dems, GOP squeeze last drops from campaign messages
If Democrats gain control, they will focus on a new, “smarter” Iraq policy, head of senatorial campaign committee says.
Management
Groups push to advance package of Army Corps projects
Bill held up in conference committee negotiations; Senate version has stricter criteria for independent reviews of projects.
Management
Senators call for delay in closing EPA libraries
Legislators join unions and advocacy group in calling for greater scrutiny of closures plan.
Pay & Benefits
Market research firm rates vision plans
One federal option earns J.D. Power & Associates' highest ranking for customer satisfaction.
News
Defense auditors issue review of GSA contracting operations
Final report is mostly good news for regional shops, concluding that Defense organizations should continue to use them.
Tech
Firm withdraws protest of ID card services contract
GSA officials are weighing how to proceed with next contract for end-to-end services to help agencies meet presidential mandate.
Defense
DHS officials ponder effects of foot-and-mouth outbreak
Spread of disease in United States would cost the economy billions.
Management
Senate oversight panel unlikely to see big post-election changes
Democratic takeover could, however, trigger musical chairs in committee leadership.
Tech
Homeland Security eyes data fusion in states, localities
DHS official plans to embed intelligence officers at 18 “fusion centers” by October 2007, and at all such centers within another year.
Management
Defense unit pitches executive performance management software
About 90 senior executives at acquisition training facility will be taught the program by the end of the year.
Management
USDA to overhaul office advancing U.S. ag interests abroad
Administrator cites understaffing in the sciences and says he would like to hire 60 employees.
Defense
Bush picks Homeland Security management chief
Paul Schneider would replace Janet Hale, who was credited with helping unite the 22 legacy agencies and 180,000 workers that formed the department.
Defense
Military services seek $160 billion extra to cover war costs
If request is granted, supplemental spending would be equal to more than half of the regular fiscal 2007 defense budget.
Tech
IRS chief warns tax industry of growing debate over online filing services
Mark Everson said Congress may order the agency to provide its own tax preparation services.
Pay & Benefits