Defense
GAO: Defense lacks coordination needed for global information grid
Pentagon slated to spend about $34 billion over five years to develop grid.
Defense
Analysts say Defense spending will climb despite pressures
Military could continue to use supplemental spending dollars to pay for some routine bills that would ordinarily be included in the regular budget.
Defense
Homeland Security, GAO trade barbs on Katrina investigation
Congressional auditors cite leadership vacuum in response effort; DHS official calls their report “premature and unprofessional.”
Management
Senators dig into mining safety and OSHA nominees
Mine agency nominee criticized for reluctance to commit to adoption of technologies and practices that have worked in other countries.
News
Panel weighs bill to deny corrupt public servants federal pensions
Proposed measure would deny retirement benefits to employees who commit crimes punishable by more than one year in prison.
Tech
Patent office managers to receive telework training
Under $47,500 contract, managers will get training in operating under a program designed to increase work away from the office.
Defense
Bush pledges to eliminate 140 poor-performing programs
But president seeks expansion of Defense, Energy programs in State of Union address.
Management
Systems Doctor
The VA chief information officer has more power than ever, but will it get IT back on track?
Management