Defense
Base closing announcement may come early
Pentagon worries about leaks and Friday the 13th; Bush says closed bases could be used for oil refineries.
Defense
Pentagon spearheads nationwide foreign language push
The Defense Department has called on the president to appoint a senior official to promote the learning of foreign languages across all sectors of society.
Defense
National security employees form whistleblowers coalition
Group of more than 50 former and current officials wants Congress to pass legislation empowering them to sue individual government managers.
News
GSA raises per diem rate in 17 cities
Rates in some cities will increase after GSA declares current rates inadequate.
Defense
Subcommittee votes to enhance intelligence info sharing
To attract intelligence officers, bill also would allow Homeland Security secretary to issue recruitment bonuses.
News
Negotiators set target for spending cuts
House, Senate lawmakers agree on a $40.5 billion target for reducing mandatory spending over five years.
Management
It’s a Big Country
The question is whether central or regional offices are the best way to run programs.
Tech
ACLU seeks results of tests of chips in passports
State Department considers added security measures to ensure privacy of computerized tags it plans to place on all U.S. passports.
Management
Reducing patent backlog could take years, agency official says
Recent hiring surge won't begin to have an impact for several years.
News
Centers for Disease Control launches reorganization
Officials say overhaul will improve communication and efficiency in dealing with public health threats.
News
Brand names prove hard to shake in acquisition requests
Despite rules, agencies make their preferences known.
Defense
Senators seek assurances that TSA will stanch wasteful spending
Letter to agency chief comes days after blistering IG report reveals waste and abuse.
Management