News
House budget vote likely to be pushed back
Senate expects to consider its version of the fiscal 2007 budget plan next week before departing for a week-long break.
Tech
Sun Microsystems CEO pushes 'open source' government
Silicon Valley and the nation's capital have more in common than meets the eye, Scott McNealy says.
News
Lawmakers draft bill to elevate reserve officer to U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff
Measure would make the National Guard Bureau chief a four-star billet.
Defense
DHS official says next FEMA chief needs credentials
Emergency management experience could come from a variety of jobs, including law enforcement and firefighting, preparedness chief says.
Defense
Senators critical of Energy Department’s nuclear weapons spending
Lawmakers express concerns about efficiency, signal they are considering a funding cut.
Defense
Push to restore FEMA independence questioned
DHS inspector general cautions against simply "transferring the problem."
News
Panel to weigh plan to end alternate fighter jet engine program
Termination of Air Force program could steer billions away from British company and anger international partners.
Management
Forget About Perks
Federal executives should seek no greater reward than honest, humble service.
Management
Mineta rules out imposing general aviation user fees
At hearing on transportation budget, lawmaker opposes proposal to turn over decision-making to a third party if there is an impasse in FAA labor negotiations.
Defense
Senator may address spying concerns in supplemental funding bill
Lawmaker says he may resort to the power of the purse if he can’t get satisfactory answers on warrantless domestic eavesdropping program.
Defense
Homeland Security chief proposes screening of customer data
Suggestion could be viewed as “anti-privacy,” Michael Chertoff acknowledges.
Management
AFGE takes vote of ‘no confidence’ in Defense leadership
Union officials say Pentagon should abandon contested labor relations plan and collaborate on new measures.
Defense