News
Chief of Small Business Administration resigns
Hector Barreto leaves to head a Hispanic advocacy group.
Management
Iraq contractor admits to bribery and fraud
Inspector general’s office says more arrests to follow.
Defense
DHS to check port workers against terrorist watch lists
Agency also says rules for Transportation Worker Identification Credential will be published soon.
Defense
Air Force launches latest effort to replace aging tankers
Document signals agency is exploring a range of options, from purchases of new and used commercial aircraft, to leasing services.
Pay & Benefits
Federal labor lawyers dispute their own contract
National Labor Relations Board lawyers angry over cuts in detail assignments, performance awards.
Defense
House panel pressured to defeat cargo inspection amendment
Industry groups ask GOP members to vote against language requiring all U.S.-bound cargo to be scanned at foreign ports.
Tech
Council releases blueprint for federal cybersecurity research
Plan calls for establishment of cybersecurity metrics.
Defense
Lawmaker plans to gut TRICARE fee-hike proposal
Pentagon officials say fee increases would save $735 million in fiscal 2007 and $11 billion over the next five years.
Defense
Head of visitor tracking program wants global ID system
Proposed system would require the cooperation of several Homeland Security agencies, including CBP, CIS and TSA.
Oversight
The Intensity Factor
The strength of the public’s like or dislike for a president matters a great deal in midterm elections.
News
Lobbying bill adds more challenges to earmark process
Changes in transparency rules incorporated into lobbying package are likely to further upset key House appropriator.
News
Chinese government enacts unprecedented ID tag program
China bought more than 100 million resident tags in 2005 and plans to buy 2.9 billion by 2009.
Management
OMB touts savings potential of ‘best value’ contracting
Critics argue strategy is subjective and places further strain on limited in-house appeal rights.
Defense