Management
Red Tape or Redemption
The PIP should be a last chance -- not a parting shot -- before workers get fired.
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HHS, DHS officials defend cooperative efforts
Two agencies must work together under last year’s Project Bioshield law, designed to increase U.S. supply of countermeasures to biological, chemical and radiological agents.
Defense
Pennsylvania, Illinois take legal steps to halt base closures
Governors argue they weren't consulted about potential changes to National Guard units.
Defense
Hawaiian lawmakers urge base-closing commission to forget Pearl Harbor
Initially spared in this base-closure round, the historic Hawaii base is getting a second look from BRAC commissioners.
Defense
Urban, rural divide marks debate over security aid
Plan to revamp the first responder spending formula met with contention.
News
White House to ask $2 billion more for VA health care
That's higher than earlier estimates yet still not enough to meet increased demands, according to critics.
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Union members rally against Defense, DHS personnel changes
Lawmakers join protest in show of support for workers.
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Contracting officers need more help, panelists charge
Performance-based contracting would be easier to understand and implement if agencies shared techniques and information, public and private sector employees say.
Management
Senators to take up proposal to nix GSA's eTravel system
Small business travel agencies push key members of Congress to block GSA's program.
Defense
Senate showdown looms over first-responder funding
Two senators have offered legislation to revamp the spending formula as an amendment to the fiscal 2006 Homeland Security appropriations measure.
Defense
Bush praises FBI antiterror efforts
National Security Service seeks to help agents investigate crimes before and after they happen in order to prevent new attacks, president said.
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