News
CFO Council launches Web site to track agencies’ finances
For the first time, public can view details of government’s financial management performance.
Defense
House vote makes Homeland Security panel permanent
Change takes turf away from powerful committee chairmen, but critics say it falls short of 9/11 panel recomendations.
Defense
Analysts: Congressional pork might have hurt Defense spending
Pork projects may have robbed Army and Marines of resources to build up their stock of up-armored Humvees and other equipment.
Tech
E-Government Act compliance progressing
Agencies have made progress in implementing key sections of the act, GAO says.
News
Advocacy group for women in government rates lawmakers
Grades based on votes affecting the federal workforce.
News
Funding for Defense vaccine treatment centers in question again
Congress did not specifically fund the network of centers in fiscal 2005, and the Defense Department may not pick up the tab for keeping them in operation.
Management
FAA anticipates end to massive job competition
Even if in-house team wins, some employees could lose their jobs; agency says displaced workers will get first crack at other FAA positions.
Defense
Former Park Police chief applies for old job
Teresa Chambers, who was fired in July, insists she's "legitimately an applicant."
Defense
Defense officials release set of sexual assault policies
New regulations create a militarywide definition of sexual assault and an Office of Victims’ Advocate.
News
Under stress, unions hook new members
Fears surrounding personnel reform, job competitions lead workers to join organized labor.
Defense
House GOP creates permanent Homeland Security panel
But critics argue that the new committee lacks sufficient jurisdiction over Homeland Security operations.
Defense
Pentagon budget cuts might squeeze firms
Proposal to trim $30 billion from Cold War-era military platforms could have a big impact on large defense contractors.
Oversight