Defense
DHS employee appeals go to the top of the pile
Merit Systems Protection Board officials say provisions in the new Homeland Security personnel system require the agency to start giving priority to its cases.
News
Companies providing acquisition help find themselves in high demand
Growth in strategic sourcing leaves agencies searching for acquisition experts and suppliers.
Defense
Bush chooses former VA chief for BRAC commission
Defense Department will make its recommendations for closures and realignments in mid-May.
Tech
OMB optimistic about e-gov and cybersecurity progress
Two new reports describe achievements over past year.
Defense
Lawmakers take hard look at Air Force fighter programs
Budget may not sustain both Joint Strike Fighter and F/A-22.
Management
Bush elevates career EPA official to top job
Stephen Johnson had been serving as acting head of the agency.
Defense
Senators try again to strengthen public health workforce
Proposed legislation would provide scholarships and loan repayments for government public health workers.
News
Agencies buy goods and services without GSA help
New acquisition strategy leads some departments to work directly with companies.
Tech
OMB issues new charge card guidance
Draft guidance creates standardizes government policies and regulations to head off abuse and fraud.
Defense
Subcommittee voices dismay over Defense supplemental spending
Predictable costs associated with operations in Iraq and Afghanistan should be in the baseline budget, GOP chairman tells military service chiefs.
Defense