Tech
Company says it was unaware of change to Treasury telecom deal
Sprint says it learned of change after contract was let to rival.
Tech
Report raps NASA tech transfer programs
Most research and development work critical to NASA’s mission no longer is performed inside the space agency.
Defense
Air Force chief criticizes Senate hold on promotions
Gen. John Jumper says lack of action is "disruptive to lives and to change of commands" at a time when "the nation is at war and the troops look to their leaders."
Defense
House Democrat urges Pentagon to use armored personel carriers
Ike Skelton, D-Mo., asks Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to consider using existing M-113 armored personnel carriers in Iraq while troops await armored Humvees.
Management
FDA lags on inspections of foreign drug plants
FDA says it doesn't have the resources to keep up with required biennial inspections of foreign manufacturers that sell drugs in the United States.
News
Implementation of anti-discrimination law falls short, say supporters
Announcement that new rules under the No FEAR Act are coming soon is met with skepticism.
Defense
Watchdog group says biological defenses remain insufficient
The Trust for America’s Health criticizes a lack of federal leadership and planning on bioterror issues.
Tech
Agencies reach all-time high in customer satisfaction
Rankings from University of Michigan index show government is serving the public better than ever in most areas.
Tech
Treasury telecom contract protested
Three companies are disputing the award of the lucrative contract to AT&T.
Tech
Panel seeks broad terrorism information-sharing changes
Washington should better coordinate information flowing to and from state and local officials and businesses, advisory commission's report says.
Defense
Report calls for Homeland Security reorganization
Department urged to create an undersecretary of policy to focus on long-range planning.
News
Union praises passage of telework language
The National Treasury Employees Union has praised language in the omnibus bill that will penalize agencies that do not develop telework for employees.
News