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Federal judge hints at BlackBerry ban, urges deal
Judge says that if he issues an injunction, he’ll make sure government users aren’t subject to the ban.
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Senator seeks middle ground on immigration enforcement bill
Proposal floated Friday would require employers to verify the immigration status of new employees, rather than all of their workers.
Management
GAO declines to hear protest of Walter Reed competitive sourcing decision
Agency official lacked standing to challenge job contests started prior to January 2005, decision states.
Defense
Supplemental aid request could be a tough sell on Capitol Hill
Delays and apparent lack of attention from the Bush administration worry lawmakers reviewing the $92.2 billion request for military operations, foreign aid and hurricane relief.
Pay & Benefits
Marine Corps awards contract to assist in personnel reforms
Contractor will help revise position descriptions and prepare workforce statistics.
Defense
GAO: Feds lack data on emergency response grants
Investment justifications now required for urban area security grants provide more information on state spending, official says.
Defense
Justice Department to get a national security chief
Patriot Act reauthorization would create a division to oversee counter-terrorism, counter-espionage and FISA-warrant-seeking shop.
Management
Growth in earmarks limits agencies’ flexibility
Increase has been driven by the budget-neutral practice of directing agencies where to spend money, without boosting funding.
Pay & Benefits
Military Service Payback
The last of our three-part series on service credit deposits focuses on those related to active-duty military service.
Defense
Administration officials say port takeover underwent rigorous review
Deputy Defense secretary says more U.S. warships reside in the United Arab Emirates than anywhere in the world outside of the United States.
Defense
Battle looms over Pentagon plan to cut B-52 bomber force
Air Force wants to put money saved into upgrades for remaining bombers.
Defense
Report: Plan for border surveillance system posed too many risks
GAO backs Homeland Security Department’s decision to re-evaluate program to install sensors, cameras and databases along the borders.
Defense
Controversial counter-terror program lives on
Total Information Awareness, which lawmakers halted more than two years ago, was stopped in name only, National Journal has learned.
Management
Panel backs enhanced oversight of interagency contracting
Preliminary recommendations direct OMB to provide oversight, but leave authority over the contracts with agencies.
Defense
White House: Agencies remain unprepared for disasters
Report avoids blaming specific officials for Katrina failures, backs decision to strip FEMA of preparedness activities.
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