News
Smithsonian battles back against critics of contract
Opponents focus on secrecy and exclusivity agreement between the institute and cable TV network.
Tech
Plans for telework during disasters found to be lacking
Lawmaker introduces bill that would mandate a 10-day telework demonstration project.
Pay & Benefits
Taxing Duty
Legislation would grant civilian employees in war zones the tax-free status of their military counterparts.
Management
Senate panel approves Bush pick for Interior secretary
Louisiana senator votes "present" to protest administration’s refusal to share offshore oil and gas royalties with Gulf Coast states.
Management
HUD chief says story on contract cancellation was not true
Secretary says his anecdote about political views scuttling a contract award was fictional.
Defense
More personnel sought for post-Katrina fraud investigations
Multidepartmental effort nets tips, initiates probes and leads to convictions, investigators testify.
News
Contractor’s bribes to Louisiana lawmaker raise questions
Technology company executive pleads guilty to bribing a House member in exchange for help selling products.
Defense
House Republicans push competing FEMA bills
One measure would make the agency independent of the Homeland Security Department; other would not.
Defense
Legislator seeks details on DHS limousine service contract
Federal investigators are looking into firm’s possible provision of prostitutes to public officials.
Defense
Pentagon tests new acquisition review process
The Enterprise Risk Assessment Model will be used to conduct 48-day reviews of major business IT systems.
Defense
House might offer help with contractor security clearances
Defense Security Service late last month stopped advancing clearance applications for financial reasons.
Management
Getting Down to Business
Industry Advisory Council refines its image as a vital partner for government.
Tech
DHS to design interoperability standards for emergency communications equipment
Since 2003, the department has allocated more than $2.1 billion to states for communications equipment and training.
Defense