Tech

Congress agrees to split off DHS cybersecurity unit

Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff had proposed to break out cybersecurity division from department's information analysis and infrastructure protection organization.

Management

Postal panel backs overhaul bill

In letter to lawmakers, Postal Rate Commission rejects criticism of legislation by agency's Board of Governors.

Management

Commerce opens Katrina contracting center

Web site, call center aimed at connecting small and minority-owned businesses to agencies involved in reconstruction effort.

Defense

Homeland Security sets uniform policy on prosecuting fraud

Rule allows department to go after fraudulent Katrina-related claims.

Pay & Benefits

Senate moves to close pay gap for feds called to military duty

Amendment marks the fourth try at getting rule enacted.

Defense

Ex-CIA officer heads to court for second time over proposed book

Gary Berntsen seeks to force agency to respond to suit over delays in pre-publication review of his book on operations in Afghanistan.

Pay & Benefits

Figuring Your Locality Pay

The lowdown on what the Federal Salary Council's 2006 locality pay recommendations mean for you.

News

Hold the Davis-Bacon

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Cool Factor at the Fed

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Space Cuts

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REGO No More

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News

Senators seek larger role in first responder negotiations

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee leaders want seat in House-Senate talks on funding formula.

Defense

Systems cannot combat flu pandemic, health officials say

Problem is not tracking influenza but getting critical information on outbreaks to doctors and local emergency responders.

Management

Davis-Bacon dispute highlights long-running debate over contractor wages

One of President Bush's first steps in response to Hurricane Katrina was to suspend the law that governs the wages of workers who construct federal facilities.

Defense

Air Force chief vows crackdown on cost overruns

In tight budget environment, agency will look for ways to cut back.

Defense

Expansion of alien removal policy could create logistical headaches

Broader use of "expedited removal" authority would also present resource questions, congressional researchers find.

Management

Most agencies meet first ‘strategic sourcing’ deadline

Initiative requires analyzing three types of major purchases to find ways to cut better deals.

Management

Implementation cited as biggest obstacle to personnel reforms

Many policies already in place are underused, observers say.

Management

Social Capital

In emergency situations, informal relationships can be as critical as formal ones.

News

Good-Government Bandwagon

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