Tech
New pact moves Internet body toward independence
Body will no longer be required to report regularly to the Commerce Department; government will play advisory role.
News
GSA launches a new governmentwide technology procurement
Alliant will be worth up to $65 billion over 10 years, but skeptics note flaws in how GSA has handled the effort.
Tech
New IT agreements may reduce DHS reliance on interagency contracts
Department also is working to hire more acquisition workers to oversee contracts, officials say in response to GAO report.
Defense
DHS updates purchase card requirements
Investigators called upon DHS to make changes over summer, in response to reports of fraudulent use of cards after Hurricane Katrina.
Management
Time running out to nominate a Democrat to labor board
Senate Democrats urge President Bush to make an appointment for the required slot.
Tech
Report points to flaws in regulatory agency's IT security
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission agrees to fix weaknesses, but argues password problems are minimal.
Defense
Service Chiefs Speak Out
In this multimedia special report based on a series of special events sponsored by Government Executive , the leaders of the military services address their key challenges.
Pay & Benefits
Health Insurance Choices, Part One
The first in a three-part series on open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program focuses on fee-for-service plans.
Defense
Border fence vote could require Saturday Senate session
Democrats express little hesitation to run down the clock on the border fence measure.
Management
New Amtrak chief urges more funding
Rail service’s biggest challenge now is lack of capital to finance projects such as bridge and tunnel replacement.
Defense
Contracting problems cited for Iraq construction failures
Officials blame raw sewage oozing from police barracks and large cost overruns on lack of oversight.
Defense
Congress prepared to trim Defense business agency’s budget
Officials say the cuts are not likely to prevent the agency from reaching its goals.
Pay & Benefits
Senators back extending federal benefits to same-sex partners
Two Republican co-sponsors are the first to cross the aisle for the effort.
Defense
Auditors: ICE financial management a work in progress
Bureau’s chief financial officer helping to set a positive tone and actively track progress, reviewers find.
News
Convicted ex-procurement chief granted sentencing delay
Prosecutors set to argue that David Safavian lied at his trial, which could result in a longer sentence.
Management
GOP leader reminded of pledge to boost health, education funding
House Republican moderates are asking for an additional $3 billion; decision likely to wait until after the elections.
Defense
Senators vow tougher chemical security
New measure is needed to clarify that states can surpass federal standards, and require safer technologies and processes, Democrats say.
Pay & Benefits