Defense
Forward Observer: People, Not Paper
Nobody is looking into the faces of those serving in the military as they parse in bloodless reports and pork-driven congressional hearings the base closing recommendations of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and his Pentagon team.
Defense
Buy American provision likely to die in Senate, critics say
A House-approved amendment that could bar Airbus from competing against Boeing for an Air Force tanker contract will face opposition in the Senate.
News
Veterans ask for more contracting help
Veteran-owned firms say winning federal contracts is too hard, even with certain preferences.
Defense
House lawmakers direct funds away from DHS personnel system
Union commends move as bill awaits Senate action.
Tech
GAO: Wireless Internet access threatens computer security
Agencies are deploying wireless networks despite not having adequate policies for ensuring security.
Management
Treasury watchdogs challenge decision to close IRS assistance centers
They say the IRS' approach is based on the assumption that taxpayers who need personal services will easily get them electronically.
Pay & Benefits
Federal employees satisfied with supervisors
Almost 70 percent of employees in the 2004 Federal Human Capital Survey praised the work of their immediate supervisors, and another 70 percent said their performance appraisals were fair.
News
House Armed Services panel OKs $441.6 authorization bill
Bill includes $49.1 billion in supplemental spending to fund operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Defense
Four BRAC members recuse themselves on state bases
Panel members decline to deliberate on decisions about states with which they are associated.
Defense
Energy boosts contractor share at Los Alamos
Proposals for the management contract are due by July 19 and a decision will be issued by Dec. 1.
News
Industry group urges new approach to service contracts
Goods and services should be treated the same in acquisition process, report argues.
Defense
Homeland Security review won't result in formal report
Departmentwide review of organizations and operations will be used to develop internal "template and a strategy for going forward," says DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff.
Defense
Homeland Security secretary calls for ‘worldwide security envelope’
On eve of trip to Europe, Chertoff calls for better collaboration to vet people and cargo.
Defense
House passes Homeland Security reauthorization measure
Bill would authorize funding to hire 2,000 more border agents and elevate role of cybersecurity chief at department.
Defense
House members fail in effort to derail base-closing commission
Armed Services Committee defeats measure to terminate base realignment and closure process.
News