Management

Ex-Powell aide urges appointees to trust employees

At Excellence in Government conference, Larry Wilkerson also encourages federal workers to speak up if they encounter wrongdoing.

News

Excellence in Blogging

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Military Extremists

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Defense

Web chat rooms center of FBI probe into terrorist plot

Agents say they uncovered plot by monitoring Internet postings.

Defense

Customs, border employee training center earmark under fire

At least one senior House Republican wants the expansion of the center stopped, saying it is not needed and is creating redundancies.

Defense

Internal review finds cost of Army future combat program soaring

Cost estimates for the program have nearly doubled in the last three years, soaring from $175 billion to $300 billion.

News

Senator places hold on GSA reorganization bill

James Jeffords of Vermont blocks legislation that would complete merger of GSA’s procurement organizations.

Management

Public service academy proposal gains lawmakers’ ears

The free four-year undergraduate education would require a five-year service commitment.

Defense

Defense business agency gets Iraq contracting assignment

Business Transformation Agency will head up effort to improve policies and procedures for rebuilding Iraq.

Defense

Contractor’s rise shows blurred government, industry lines

Despite several failed projects, Science Applications International Corp. has grown into one of the top federal contractors.

Pay & Benefits

Federal Couples

If you’re married to another federal employee, you face some specific challenges in retirement planning.

News

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Tech

Senate panel sets deadline for NSA database deal

Effort comes at a time when the legality of the agency’s surveillance activities is under close scrutiny.

Defense

Canadian leader urges flexibility on border ID program

Prime minister indicates he supports efforts to delay implementation of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.

Defense

DHS to distribute $400 million for infrastructure protection

No changes have been made based on recent criticism of how anti-terrorism grants for urban areas were allocated.

Defense

Lawmakers seek details on DHS plans for detainee surge

Possibility of using cruise ships to hold illegal immigrants raises concerns about expense and waste, the legislators say.

Management

Defense Department seeks input on military mail overhaul

Push for transformational, end-to-end solution could result in public-private job competition.

Pay & Benefits

TSP funds post mediocre June earnings

Smaller domestic companies, which took the biggest hit in May, had a slight gain last month.