Defense
Bush team hopes April appeal will revive personnel reforms
But officials must convince appellate court in Homeland Security case to dismiss the logic of two district court judges.
Defense
Informal survey shows lax ID checks for air travelers
TSA confirms that passengers are allowed to pass through security without an ID if they submit to a secondary screening procedure.
News
Pentagon official: GSA likely to pass contracting audit
In critical round of Defense inspector general audits, results are mostly green, acquisition official says.
Management
Army denies employee appeal of Walter Reed outsourcing
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D-D.C., says she is working to prevent contract for base operations work from being signed.
Tech
Firm wins contracts to help business consolidation effort
General Services Administration awards three $500,000 contracts to SiloSmashers of Fairfax, Va.
Pay & Benefits
No Need for Part D
OPM says most federal retirees don't need to sign up for new Medicare prescription drug coverage.
Defense
Concerns about wireless tracking devices discussed
State Department plans to use such technology in passports starting this summer.
Defense
Ports group backs trio of security bills
Group opposes fourth measure that would require full inspection of all cargo entering the United States, calling it unrealistic.
Defense
Contest to represent DHS workers will begin in May
Unions say upcoming fight over 21,000 Customs and Border Protection employees will not hinder effort to challenge personnel reforms.
Defense
Homeland Security management chief resigns
Janet Hale wins praise from DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff for integrating the 22 agencies that formed the department.
Management
Looser limits on tax preparers’ sharing of data proposed
Hearing on the controversial proposal is scheduled for early next month.
Tech
IRS gives teleworkers high-speed access to networks
Previous systems only allowed access through a dial-up connection.
Tech