Defense
House, Senate eye deal to pass troubled Army Corps measure
Bill authorizing billions of dollars in new projects has been given new life in lame-duck session.
Defense
Senate confirms Army secretary nominee; acting head to leave
But Democrats question Francis Harvey's qualifications in two hours of debate on Senate floor.
Pay & Benefits
Web portal helps senior executives with job search
The new service will help connect Senior Executives Association members with top private-sector employers.
Defense
NSA director could be in line for CIA deputy director post
Tough deputy could continue shake-up at intelligence agency started by new director.
Defense
Pentagon finds first responders not prepared for attacks on Army bases
Audit finds efforts to improve training, equipment and funding for first responders have been "fragmented," "ineffective" and "not adequate."
Management
BlackBerry Jam
How wireless e-mail devices are taking over the lives of some federal executives.
Defense
Pentagon installations chief steps down
Raymond DuBois will remain in an advisory capacity working on the military base closure process until early next year.
Defense
GAO: Postal Service needs comprehensive plan for physical security
While security has improved at many sites, agency lacks solutions for core centers, auditors say.
Management
Agencies speed up financial reporting
Most hand in statements nearly three months earlier than last year.
Defense
Approval imminent for terrorism response plan
An integrated national plan for federal agencies' response to terrorist attacks and other national emergencies is likely to be approved by Cabinet secretaries by the end of the week.
Management
Agencies seek to improve job satisfaction rankings
Leadership, managing employee skills rank among most influential factors.
Tech
Agencies to promote environmentally friendly IT purchases
The Office of the Federal Environmental Executive hopes that the government’s combined buying power can shift the industry toward more environmentally friendly technologies.
Defense