News

Bono the Bureaucrat.

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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.

News

Career Moves.

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News

Sanitizer-in-Chief.

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News

What Did Martha Eat?

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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Draft guidance creates standardizes government policies and regulations to head off abuse and fraud.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

Senate panel approves authorization for embassy security

The $4.5 billion Foreign Affairs Authorization Act provides $1.5 billion for embassy security, construction and maintenance.

News

GAO's Challenge.

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News

On the Borders, In the Skies.

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