Management
White House staff changes continue
Press secretary announces his resignation and Karl Rove gives up some of his responsibilities.
Defense
Industry officials discuss plans for meeting federal ID standards
Officials say they are content with the standards and optimistic about meeting them.
News
Senator seeks Bush’s help controlling supplemental spending
Bill currently exceeds White House request for extra 2006 funding by $14.3 billion.
Defense
Intelligence director’s refusal to cooperate with GAO irks lawmakers
GAO report calls for less restriction of sensitive but unclassified data.
Defense
DHS to look at alternatives to defend jets from missiles
So far program has been aimed at adapting military technology, but a new solicitation indicates DHS is expanding its options.
Management
Labor and State performance reports earn top ratings
Annual evaluations by policy institute measure quality of reports rather than performance outcomes.
Tech
Union pushes for more telework at Justice agency
Only nine out of more than 800 agency employees represented by the union would be allowed to telework under an ATF proposal.
Management
Natural resources programs hit hard in push for fiscal austerity
Programs funded by the Interior-EPA spending bill are facing cuts for the second year in a row.
Defense
Unmanned subs would revolutionize warfare, analyst says
Development of advanced unmanned subs would give the Navy the world’s premier maritime fleet, according to the analyst.
Defense
Acting FEMA chief backs suggestions for improved disaster response
R. David Paulison says, however, that fixes will take several years.
Management
Trade official nominated to be next OMB director
Bush urges Senate to move quickly to confirm Rob Portman as a replacement for Joshua Bolten.
Management
Bush pick for federal procurement chief praised
If confirmed, Paul Denett, a veteran contracting official, would fill a position vacant since September.
Management
Pentagon files appeal of ruling blocking labor relations reforms
Department also releases online calculator for employees to determine paybands under new personnel system.
Tech
Private sector sees barriers to new identification system
Survey finds IT firms skeptical that agencies will meet an October deadline.
Oversight
Courting Conservatives
To improve his chances in the 2008 presidential race, Sen. John McCain must win more support from the right.
Management
Bush nominates veteran procurement official for OMB spot
Paul Denett has served as the senior contracting executive at the Interior and Treasury departments.
Defense
FEMA employees laud suggestions for improved disaster response
Lack of coordination at agency blamed in IG report for post-Katrina lapses.
Defense
Religious groups join fight against national IDs
Groups are endorsing a proposal that would make New Hampshire the first state to reject the federal requirement.
Defense