Defense
Report: Homeland bureau successfully takes on immigration enforcement
Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau has taken on core jobs previously performed by the Immigration and Naturalization Service, but still faces staffing and budgeting challenges.
News
Senate cuts top-line spending offer; House seeks sharper knife
Senate appropriators still seeking $6 billion in additional spending above the statutory cap of $821.9 billion.
Defense
Navy signs largest public-private housing partnership
Under the initiative, more than $600 million will be invested in upgrading or replacing homes for sailors and their families.
Defense
Senate conferees offer compromise on intelligence overhaul
New proposal gives ground on the issue of whether the Pentagon should retain control over part of the intelligence budget.
Defense
Defense contractor to take $110 million loss
Court upholds Energy's move to cancel a $179 million contract after finding Lockheed Martin failed to clean up nuclear waste site.
Defense
HHS plans to buy disputed anthrax vaccine for civilian use
Federal judge ordered FDA to reevaluate vaccine.
News
Voters support federal workers in survey
More than half of voters surveyed said government problems stem from elected officials, not bureaucrats.
Management
GAO: Social Security lags on return-to-work demonstrations
Agency hasn’t taken advantage of projects encouraging those under disability insurance to get back to work, report says.
News
Senate orientation will aim to bridge partisan divide
Two Senate Republicans and two Democrats are working with leadership to imbue the four-day program with more of a "retreat" atmosphere.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Parity Peril
Could the Republican victories in Tuesday’s election endanger military-civilian pay parity?
Management
Advisory group says Park Service needs better science
Outside advisers recommend an in-house team of researchers and improved park monitoring; retirees accuse agency of stalling release.
News
Bolstered GOP eyes quick finish for appropriations
Republican leaders are aiming for swift completion of the fiscal 2005 appropriations process to avoid any interference next year with Bush's second-term agenda.
Defense