News
House panel calls plan for tracking avian flu 'inadequate'
Committee members say the $250 million tagged for tracing the virus overseas where it is emerging falls far short of what’s needed.
News
Treasury telecom provider drops out of contest for new contract
Bids in controversial procurement are due Thursday; Northrop Grumman decides against submitting a proposal.
Defense
Panel proposes wider use of private baggage screeners
Bill would give airport owners a way around cap on federal screeners.
Defense
Army project illustrates promise, shortcomings of data mining
Maverick analysts in 2000 turned up names of some 9/11 hijackers, but methods called into question.
News
OPM sued for withholding workforce data
Syracuse University-based group claims OPM violated the Freedom of Information Act by holding back 900,000 employee records.
News
House, Senate leaders closer to avoiding catch-all spending bill
Leaders agree to send $142.5 billion Labor-HHS measure back to negotiations, meaning it will likely move as a stand-alone bill.
Defense
Federal offices in New Orleans area gradually open doors
Half of government facilities in the region are estimated to be up and running.
Defense
Congress settles dispute over Snow's Secret Service detail
Treasury Department -- accustomed to free protection for its secretary-- will now need to pick up the tab.
Defense
Panel offers framework for airline passenger pre-screening plan
Panel says Homeland Security Department should narrowly focus Secure Flight program.
News
FBI will not award technology upgrade contract until 2006
Extra time needed to ensure project is a success, official says.
Defense
TSA workforce changes create rift with air marshals
New law enforcement status for passenger and baggage screeners leaves some air marshals feeling overlooked.
News
Mileage reimbursement rate could drop by 4 cents
Federal workers could receive 44.5 cents per mile when they use personal vehicles for government business.
News
Group sees some gains in bioterror response, but gaps remain
Twenty experts in field give Bush administration an overall grade of D+.
Tech
OPM offers details on tech worker exchange program
Exchange aimed at generating flow of expertise between the government and the private sector.
Defense
House Republicans sidestep White House request for guest worker program
Immigration and border security measure likely to reach the House floor next week, minus language establishing the work program.
Management