Defense
House Armed Services chair will not push increase in troop size
In light of recruiting difficulties, using Defense authorization bill to require boost in troop levels would be "hollow increase," says Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif.
Management
Senator seeks to relax small business contracting guidelines
Rider attached to supplemental spending bill could water down Energy Department standards for compliance with federal small business contracting requirements.
Tech
Group advises EPA on Web site management
Web Council tasked with overhauling agency's Web site.
Tech
GSA solicits proposals for massive telecom procurement
Agency hopes Networx will become the primary means for agencies to purchase telecom services.
Defense
Ex-FBI translator plans appeal to Supreme Court
Appeals court upholds lower court's ruling that dismissed Sibel Edmonds' lawsuit against Justice Department.
Defense
Reports of sexual assaults rise in the military
Defense Department officials expect more victims to come forward because of new confidentiality policies.
Defense
Los Alamos director steps down
Pete Nanos leaves the prestigious laboratory after two years of scandal and discord.
Defense
New intelligence director shakes up hierarchy
Memo from John Negroponte instructs CIA officials to report to him on certain intelligence matters.
Defense
Authorizers look to shield shipbuilding programs
To pay for them, Army's Future Combat Systems program, missile defense, and several communications programs might be targeted for reductions.
Defense
Military vaccines trigger special treatment for 1,200
Cases correspond with a massive Defense Department effort to vaccinate U.S. forces against anthrax and smallpox before and after the invasion of Iraq.
Defense
Rumsfeld sees fewer base closings in upcoming round
Defense secretary tells reporters that overcapacity is "less than half" the 20-25 percent previously reported.
Defense