Defense
Agencies will help shoulder cost of new embassy construction
Agencies will pay fees to the State Department based on how many staffers they send to embassies abroad.
Defense
Disabled-veteran share of procurement pie to increase
Report predicts contract awards to businesses owned by disabled veterans will reach $2.8 billion within the next three years, up from $103.7 million in 2003.
News
Federal fund raising approved for tsunami relief
OPM authorizes a fundraising drive to help relief agencies dealing with the aftermath of South Asia catastrophe.
Defense
Lieberman says he won't join Bush administration
Connecticut senator and former presidential candidate says he's not interested in becoming national intelligence director or Homeland Security secretary.
Defense
Senator promises careful scrutiny of Navy carrier changes
Armed Services Committee Chairman John Warner, R-Va., will take a close look at any proposal to limit the Navy to 11 aircraft carriers.
Management
Agencies should shift to online auctions, scholar says
Internet auctioneer eBay Inc. and similar outlets increase revenues, but few executives take advantage of them.
Defense
House speaker faces challenge on permanent Homeland Security panel
Latest proposal would give revamped committee jurisdiction over the Homeland Security Department's internal operations, while continuing oversight role of other panels.
Defense