Defense
Senate close to approving supplemental funding bill
Bush has threatened to veto the legislation if the final version exceeds his $94.5 billion request.
Defense
Panel OKs test program for 100 percent cargo scanning
Measure would require DHS to create test programs at three foreign ports within a year.
Defense
Legislators hone in on FBI weaknesses
Bureau critiqued on range of issues, including lack of progress on upgrading its technology infrastructure.
News
Senate panel backs GSA reorganization
Committee approves bill merging two revolving funds to facilitate creation of Federal Acquisition Service.
Management
Lawmakers seek to protect 2,000 Army Corps jobs from contractors
Lock and dam operators perform inherently governmental work, unions and legislators argue.
News
Students eager for federal jobs, unsure how to get them
Online efforts leave college students confused; agencies said to need face-to-face recruitment.
News
Union calls for increase in mileage reimbursement rate
Group backs legislation that would raise the rate by more than 15 cents, to 60 cents per mile.
Oversight