Tech
Lawmaker may revisit computer security law
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., says he is open to ideas for improving the Federal Information Security Management Act.
Defense
Small union moves to delay election at DHS bureau
Union claims agriculture inspectors wouldn’t be adequately served by either of the two large unions on the ballot.
Defense
House lawmaker aims to boost money for grants
Member says he will fight Bush’s decision to eliminate funding for grants to help emergency response groups pay for personnel.
News
Former acquisition official at Defense agency sentenced to 11 years
Ex-official accepted kickbacks in exchange for contracts.
Management
Lawmakers move to extend ethics requirements
Bill would extend cooling-off period for political appointees and procurement officials.
Management
SBA critic stops short of proposing agency's abolition
But researcher tells lawmakers only 3 percent of small firms use SBA's guaranteed loan program.
Pay & Benefits
Union seeks to block FAA contract proposal
Two senior Republicans are voicing support for binding arbitration to settle labor conflict.
News
House GOP leaders pull plug on budget plan
Differences remain on proposed emergency spending limits and earmark restrictions in a separate lobbying overhaul package.
Defense
Appropriators skeptical of promised secure border initiative
House subcommittee chairman demands strategic plan; program manager says one is on the way by the end of April.
Pay & Benefits
CSRS vs. FERS: The Reaction
Last week's column on which retirement system is better drew a strong response.
Defense
Bush picks acting FEMA chief to take job permanently
R. David Paulison has been interim head of the agency since Michael Brown resigned after severe criticism of the Hurricane Katrina response.
Tech
Public-private partnership unveils e-health prototype
Technology has the potential to improve health care and safety while reducing costs, lawmaker says.
Defense
Lawmaker wary of progress in Defense IT transformation
Technology is essential to the United States retaining an edge on the battlefield, witnesses at House hearing say.
News
Bush names new GSA administrator
Northern Virginia businesswoman Lurita Alexis Doan named to head troubled acquisition agency.
Pay & Benefits