Tech
FBI tech upgrade still more than three years away
Bureau spent $170 million on it's defunct Virtual Case File system.
Management
Shuttle undergoes thorough exam
Astronauts inspect possible damage to Discovery with robotic arm.
Defense
Lawmakers rip Pentagon plan to relocate civilian employees
House panel questions why employees at Defense facilities need security standards more stringent than those for other federal workers.
Pay & Benefits
Top Bush aides get small pay boost
Senior White House officials received raises to $161,000 per year at the beginning of July.
News
Reservists win ruling on use of leave
Some federal employees who are members of the reserves were improperly charged military leave for service on weekends and holidays.
Defense
Senator moves to rescue Coast Guard acquisition initiative
House appropriators cut $466 million from President Bush's request of $966 million for the Deepwater program.
Defense
Defense bill delay could alter plans to fight base closures
Amendment to put off BRAC might not come up for debate until after independent commission has completed its work.
Defense
Investigation finds flaws in DHS export controls
Customs and Border Protection bureau says it is making changes to improve enforcement.
Management
OMB honored for program assessment effort
Rating tool is one of public service projects honored with Innovations in American Government awards.
Tech
Energy employees get new online training program
Online education system will serve 15,000 agency employees and 10,000 contractors.
Management
House approves postal overhaul bill
Legislation includes measures opposed by White House that will need to be worked out in negotiations with Senate.
Management
The Sums of Silence
Failure to cultivate employee idea programs could be costing agencies millions.
News
OPM chief advises agencies to prepare well for personnel reforms
Managers will have to bear more burden of responsibility in new systems, she says.
Defense
Program on border surveillance faces reconfiguration
DHS secretary mum on details about pending changes to America's Shield Initiative.
Defense