Management
Bye-Bye, Captain
Lately, the Navy is more likely to dismiss officers for misbehavior than poor job performance.
Defense
Lawmaker challenges companies to develop anti-terror technology
House Homeland Security Committee chairman also says DHS should place more emphasis on disrupting and preventing terrorist plots.
Tech
Senators grill FBI chief over failed Virtual Case File system
Subcommittee chairman says Congress may play larger role in overseeing agency's information systems overhaul.
News
House subpanel OKs $57 billion for Justice, Commerce and State
Bill would increase funding for FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Marshals Service and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Management
OSC chief defends management of agency
Lawmakers question head of Office of Special Counsel on efforts to transfer employees and cut agency’s backlog of whistleblower complaints.
News
Prime contractors vexed by reimbursement rules
Vendors cite confusing guidelines on what they can charge agencies for work done by subcontractors under GSA schedule contracts.
Defense
Homeland Security panel to broaden oversight agenda
Upcoming hearings will cover chemical plant security, port security, cargo inspections and agriculture terrorism.
Defense
Homeland Security appeals for personnel funding
Agency asks Congress to reverse House vote diverting funds from implementation of new system.
Defense
FBI whistleblower mulls House race
Coleen Rowley is considering running as a Democrat for seat held by Rep. John Kline, R-Minn.
News
House panel takes aim at Army Corps' contract practices
Lawmakers take aim at longstanding tradition of using "continuing contracts" for large construction projects.
Oversight
GOP's Tumbling Numbers
Recent surveys show that congressional Republicans in competitive races next year have good reason to be nervous.
Tech
House spending bill would bolster cybersecurity programs
Homeland Security appropriations measure boosts cybersecurity efforts at several DHS divisions.
Defense
Pentagon appeals decision halting anthrax vaccinations
Defense Department argues that FDA studies show vaccine is safe and effective in combating all forms of anthrax.
Defense
Chairman removes health care provision from defense measure
Amendment would have opened the Tricare system to all National Guard members and reservists.
News
VA, union at odds over laundry privatization
Decision to close Veterans Affairs laundry facility spawns debate over cheapest route to clean linens.
Defense
TSA examines conflict of interest charges against contractor
Lockheed Martin comes under fire for training and testing federal airport screeners while competing to win their jobs.
News