Defense
Air Force chief argues for future cuts in reserve forces
Request comes as governors and National Guard leaders are fighting an Army decision to seek funding for 17,000 fewer Guard troops.
Defense
Homeland Security gets moving on border project
Department is looking for a contractor to help develop and integrate technology and infrastructure with border personnel.
Defense
Senator pushes Navy to reimburse Northrop for post-Katrina delays
Such costs are generally covered by insurance, but the defense giant and its insurer are in litigation.
Management
Managers’ groups unite in effort to influence personnel debate
New coalition will seek to add managers' and executives' voices to discussion dominated by labor unions and Bush administration.
Defense
Union officials criticize Bush’s choice for FEMA director
But David Paulison wins backing of some legislators.
Management
Report: State Department failed to justify premium travel
Of $140 million spent on first-class travel over 18 months, 67 percent was not properly authorized.
News
EEOC signs new financial management outsourcing pact
Agency will continue to rely on Interior Department’s National Business Center to keep its financial systems up and running.
Oversight
Motivational Challenge
The latest polls show that Democrats are more energized than Republicans about the midterm elections.
Management
Senate Governmental Affairs leader may run as independent
Challenger to Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., ranking member of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, says he's too supportive of President Bush.
Defense
Internet devices threaten NSA’s ability to gather intelligence legally
Bush argues that the 27-year-old law governing domestic eavesdropping doesn’t adequately address Internet-based communications.
Defense
Controversial language likely to be cut from immigration bill
Provisions in House-passed legislation--such as language that would make it a felony to be in the United States illegally--are all but certain not to become law.
Management
Treasury secretary’s vulnerabilities fall into the spotlight
White House said to be looking for a new Treasury chief capable of better persuading the public that the economy is strong.
Defense
Coalition shares ideas for implementing standard IDs
By 2008 states will be required to issue cards, such as driver’s licenses, meeting federal specifications.
Tech