Tech
Spending bill addresses modernization, e-government
Nearly $200 million would go toward acquisition of information technology systems for IRS.
Tech
Bush administration puts supercomputing in spotlight
White Housealso pushing focus on cybersecurity.
Defense
DHS directorate to restructure aviation assets
New organization will have about 250 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft.
News
Industry group complains about contracting method
Industry group says cascading set-asides aren’t fair to bigger contractors.
News
Rollout of DHS personnel system delayed for two weeks
Judge will use extra time to decide legality of regulations.
Pay & Benefits
TSP begins permanent open season
Employees can now enroll in the Thrift Savings Plan or shift their contribution levels at any time.
Defense
House panel votes to give small states FEMA advocate
Newly created position would be designed to work on behalf of a list of a group of states with small populations.
Management
Prison industries overhaul bill stalls in House committee
Usually faithful Republicans block approval of bill requiring federal prisons to compete with private companies when selling goods to agencies.
Defense
Biotech officials pan implementation of Project Bioshield
HHS accused of moving too slowly to issue contracts for vaccines and treatments under the program.
News
White House requests additional $2 billion for VA health care
OMB says increase would not affect plans to hold overall discretionary spending increases to 2.3 percent -- less than the expected rate of inflation -- and non-security spending below last year's levels.
Defense
BRAC commission lawyer: States must approve Guard changes
Defense Department plan to strip planes from 23 Air Guard units around the country might be unconstitutional.
Management
Former House Speaker recommends public-private partnership for National Zoo
Proposal is among 20 federal management reforms that Newt Gingrich proposed before a House subcommittee.
News
Judge asks DHS to delay new personnel regulations for two weeks
Attorneys for labor unions, agency argue over motion to put off implementation of system pending legal challenge.
Management