News
Reform bill misses the mark, intelligence veterans say
Real reform lies not in the bill, they say, but in what else happens in the years ahead.
Tech
New procurement data system to debut at end of month
Revamped Federal Procurement Data System will provide access to 13 million records.
Defense
Congress moves to add 600 consular officers
The intelligence reform bill allows the State Department to increase its workforce by 150 consular officers annually for the next four years.
News
Control over financial systems approval shifts to OMB
Multi-agency organization responsible for approving financial management systems is dissolved.
Defense
Congress seeks to stimulate market for bioagent vaccines
Citing preparedness gaps, congressional officials plan to introduce Project Bioshield II legislation in February.
Pay & Benefits
Back and Forth
The Pentagon and OPM respond to charges that they're breaking the law by refusing to allow labor unions to see draft plans for the National Security Personnel System.
Defense
Army officer says efforts under way to armor Humvees
"This is a very, very expensive proposition," says Army's director of force development.
Management
More 'plum' jobs available in second Bush administration
New edition of report on political jobs cites an increase in noncompetitive positions.
Pay & Benefits
Defense unveils first group of employees to shift to new personnel system
Approximately 60,000 workers are scheduled to shift to the controversial new system next summer.
Defense
Defense seeks emergency authority to resume anthrax vaccinations
Memo from deputy secretary cites "heightened risk" to U.S. military forces.
Tech