News
White House urged to make cybersecurity a priority
Better public, private coordination also needed, panelists say.
Management
Fight over Army Corps contracting technique delays spending bill
Squabble over use of continuing contracts stalls negotiations.
Management
GSA to take fresh approach to securing satellite contracts
Agency will replace expired contracts using new procurement vehicle.
Defense
Defense official cites procedural flaws in Katrina response
Pentagon did not wait to follow the National Response Plan, official testifies.
Defense
Pentagon stands ground on personnel reforms
Despite negative reaction, Defense officials say employees will ultimately embrace the system.
Defense
House paves way for enactment of BRAC proposals
Attempt to halt base closure process defeated by wide margin.
Defense
Military braces for billions in budget cuts
Pentagon and lawmakers likely to be at odds over reductions for pet programs.
News
Agriculture official fears overreaction to avian flu
Spike in publicity could spark unnecessary panic, inspection service administrator says.
Pay & Benefits
Costly Confusion
Technical glitches are continuing to leave some feds stuck in the wrong retirement system.
Defense
Pentagon fine-tunes personnel reforms
Final regulations limit power to override collective bargaining.
Tech
Lawmakers criticize federal officials on emergency response communications
FCC accused of lack of urgency on interoperability issues.
Defense
Group backs Senate renewal of anti-terrorism law
Documents recently made public show FBI lawyers are investigating 13 cases of surveillance abuses under USA PATRIOT Act.
News
Bush to reinstate contractor wage law in Gulf Coast states
Areas ravaged by Katrina will again be subject to Davis-Bacon Act starting Nov. 8.
Management
Justice to put data center jobs up for competition
Department has yet to determine how many positions will be affected.
Defense
Homeland Security implements rule on digitized passport photos
Requirement under Visa Waiver Program to be followed next year with one for biometric chips.
Defense