Defense
TSA criticized as private companies wait for airport screening contracts
GAO says screeners not getting required amount of training.
News
Civil service draws praise during public service week
Senate passes a resolution commending government workers for their service.
News
Interior receives its highest rating on score card
OMB rewards several agencies while demoting GSA and the Veterans Affairs Department.
Defense
Lawmakers may seek to stall base closure process
Tactics could include using the fiscal 2006 defense authorization bill to repeal the section of law authorizing the current round of closures.
Oversight
A Date With 2008
Even with the next presidential election three and a half years away, there's no shortage of potential candidates, or intrigue.
Defense
Senate backer could move to protect C-130J program
Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., could propose decreasing the Marine Corps' KC-130J aerial tanker buy in 2006 from 12 planes to four, to make room in the budget for at least nine C-130Js.
News
Postal lobbyists plot next round for overhaul legislation
Backers are now trying to win over the White House, congressional leaders and House conservatives.
Defense
Study: Northeast, Midwest hit hard by previous base closings
Report by organization studying issues affecting the two regions argues they should be spared deep BRAC cuts this time.
Defense
Homeland Security chief seeks better liability protection for companies
Program created in 2002 has been dogged by complaints that application process is too onerous.
Defense
First responders push Congress to act on broadcast frequency issue
Lawmakers are squabbling over legislation to free up airwaves for police and firefighters.
News
Small business ‘speed dating’ leads to relationships, but few sales
SBA’s program hooks up small and large businesses to create networking opportunities.
Defense
Pentagon renews opposition to chief management officer
Defense officials say new proposed new position will only add another layer of bureaucracy.
News