Defense
Senators ask Rumsfeld to allow military personnel to talk to base closing panel
The lawmakers asked Rumsfeld to assure them that members of the military would not be discharged, demoted or face any other penalties for providing information to the commission.
News
Funding delays hinder efficient contracting, panel told
Office of Management and Budget acquisition panel hears from agency managers about problems in the procurement process.
Defense
Terrorist Screening Center plagued by deficiencies, audit finds
FBI says it is working to overcome watch list errors and omissions, management problems, poor database security controls and high turnover rates.
Pay & Benefits
Subpoena spurs Pentagon to release base-closing documents
Sen. Joseph Lieberman says Defense has been “at least partially responsive” to questions about BRAC.
Tech
GAO says agencies unprepared for computer attacks
New hacking threats to government systems, including 'phishing,' spyware and spam, could wreak havoc on agencies.
News
Conservatives still waiting for response to concerns on postal overhaul
GOPers blast bill sponsored by Government Reform Committee Chairman Tom Davis, R-Va., saying it increases the budget deficit.
Management
Spending panels cut programs, but some pet projects survive
House Appropriations Committee stays on pace with White House's proposed hit list of 99 discretionary programs.
Defense
Pentagon gets more time to declassify base-closing data
Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs leaders give Pentagon four more days to deliver information.
Defense
Officials: Real intelligence reform could take 10 years
Reformers defeat first attempt to roll back powers of new national intelligence director, but expect more battles to come.
Management
Advocates for blind fight reorganization of Education agency
The Bush administration says it just wants to streamline Rehabilitation Services Administration, but the blind say the effort is designed to diminish a program built specifically to help them.
News
Homeland bureau tests new acquisition strategy
Body armor and dogs will be among the first commodities to be considered for “strategic sourcing.”
Tech
Customer satisfaction with federal Web sites nudges up a notch
Sites run by the National Institutes of Health achieve high marks in consumer index.
Pay & Benefits