Management
It Takes a Bureaucracy
Defining and serving the government customer isn't as simple as it sounds.
Defense
Ridge resigns as homeland security leader
Former Pennsylvania governor, who spent two and a half years as first secretary of department, says he’ll leave by Feb. 1.
Defense
9/11 commissioners: Presidential directives no substitute for intelligence reform law
Panel members make final push to pass sweeping intelligence overhaul before Congress ends term.
Defense
Air Force officials want more information about acquisition improprieties
Druyun’s former boss wants to identify vulnerabilities in the acquisition system.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Department not tracking personnel spending, report says
Government Accountability Office calls on the Pentagon to increase oversight of personnel and benefits spending.
Management
Contractors, others spar over proposed acquisition rule change
Agencies would be allowed to use contracts based on time and expenses when purchasing commercial services.
Oversight
Taming the Wild Cards
On tough votes, the Senate Republicans will not have an easy time finding Democrats to offset GOP defections.
Pay & Benefits
Legislator says withholding Pentagon personnel plans violates laws
The Defense Department is obligated to share its plans for a new personnel system with union representatives, says Sen. Edward Kennedy.
Defense
Unions call homeland security directive unconstitutional
Lawsuit threatened unless DHS withdraws directive and stops making workers sign nondisclosure agreements.
News
Mileage reimbursement rate could rise by 3 cents in 2005
Federal workers could receive 40.5 cents per mile when they use personal vehicles for government business.
Management