Tech
Agencies show modest management improvements
Financial management initiatives received the worst ratings on the president's latest score card.
News
Army chief struggles to transform service during war
Army Chief of Staff Peter Schoomaker left a comfortable retirement to take the helm of the service.
Defense
Court stops Defense Department anthrax vaccinations
A U.S. District Court has ordered the Pentagon to suspend anthrax vaccinations until the Food and Drug Administration allows more time for public comment.
Tech
Study projects healthy increase in federal computer spending
Agency computer purchases expected to grow 35 percent by 2009.
Defense
House draws line on budget authority for intelligence director
Senate conferees refuse to back off their original proposal, House leader complains.
Management
Civil Rights Commission management falls short, report says
GAO says commission has not updated its performance goals and is unresponsive to recommendations for improvement.
Defense
Personnel purge foreseen at CIA
New director Porter Goss has placed at least four former Republican congressional staff members in top positions and has given them powers over personnel and restructuring.
Defense
Defense budget likely to continue uptick if House or Senate changes hands
Democratic leaders would probably focus less on missile defense and more on congressional oversight of the Pentagon.
Defense
9/11 report left out CIA investigation of intelligence failures
CIA inspector general told information provided from the investigation would not end up in the report.
Pay & Benefits
Eyes and Teeth
The House passes a bill to increase supplemental dental and vision insurance coverage for federal employees, and the Senate might take it up soon.
Management
Course Correction
The Pentagon tries a new approach to managing the design of its new personnel system.
Defense