Defense
Senate orders administration to provide Iraq progress reports
Republican-backed amendment steps up congressional oversight of military's progress in Iraq.
Defense
Little law has big impact on use of military at home
The dirty little secret of the Posse Comitatus Act, experts say, is that it doesn't restrict much.
News
Spending bill provision would make transfers of e-gov funds easier
Transportation-Treasury language would override language in other 2006 appropriations bills.
Management
Rocky Flats cleanup contract called model for future federal efforts
Officials said building financial incentives for speed and performance into contract paid off.
Defense
Homeland Security, IG dispute impact of merging agencies
Lawmaker says he expects bill combining ICE and CBP to be introduced this week.
Tech
Agencies lose ground on e-gov section of management score card
Six agencies see scores drop, primarily because of failure to reach key milestones.
Tech
Survey: Telework could save employees thousands
Employees who telecommute three times a week could save an average of more than $4,300 a year.
Management
Administration outlines steps to governmentwide personnel overhaul
Plan leaves control over performance-based pay decisions in OPM’s hands for first five years.
News
Cuts to social programs upset key appropriators
Negotiators near agreement on spending bills, but $1.4 billion in cuts to Labor, Education and HHS not sitting well.
Oversight
The Snowball Effect
Wins in the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial contests have accelerated the Democrats’ momentum.
Tech
Federal robot research offers consumer benefits
Government development of mobile robots may lead to a host of products previously only envisioned as science fiction.
News
FBI's cyber division wins key backing in Congress
Senate appropriators restore $20 million in fiscal 2006 funding for the agents that agency had sought to cut.
Management
Homeland Security appeals decision blocking personnel reforms
Bush administration continues push for governmentwide reform despite DHS’ legal troubles.
Management
OPM drops terrorist-screening rule for federal charity drive
Participating organizations no longer required to check employees against government watch lists.
Defense