Defense
Senators seek assurances about pandemic flu protection
Second round of $7.1 billion funding request is likely to come after lawmakers are convinced that existing money is being put to good use.
Management
Industry opposes acquisition changes recommended by advisory group
Federal contractors would be subject to confusing terms, hurting competition, coalition says.
Defense
President's Homeland Security picks get guarded reception
Secret Service, Customs and Border Protection nominees win praise from labor organizations--and some expressions of concern about building sound relationships with employees.
Tech
Lawmaker urges review of patent approval and re-examination processes
Faster action could have helped resolve the BlackBerry patent dispute before it threatened to disrupt service, House committee leader says.
Defense
Senate panel leaders slam FEMA's Katrina response
Bureaucracy prevented federal agencies from filling local requests for rafts, buses and high-water boats, key senator says.
Pay & Benefits
Bush advisers send early word on 2007 pay raise
If statutory formula is followed, white-collar raise would be set at 1.7 percent.
Oversight
Worth Watching
Recent developments make the Senate races in Hawaii and Missouri more interesting.
News
Postal overhaul sponsors optimistic about Senate action
Iowa senator removes hold on legislation; vote could come this week.
News
Bush says speech will 'elevate tone' in capital
Signals he will strike conciliatory note in Tuesday's State of the Union address.
Defense
Army seeks to counter mounting opposition to reserve cuts
Army argues it must make changes to pay for technology modernization programs, equipment.
News
FCC panel convenes Katrina communications probe
Group to provide agency with list of recommendations by June 15 on improving nation's emergency response and communications systems.
Management
Report details errors in Agriculture financial disclosures
In restating audit results, departments risk eroding public trust, GAO report says.
Pay & Benefits
Border agency ordered to reconsider 2005 bonuses
Union president says employees could receive millions in additional awards.
Defense
DHS asks industry to help secure borders
Homeland Security officials announce an acquisition strategy for first phase of the Secure Border Initiative.
Defense