Oversight
Two Out of Three Ain't Bad
Whoever wins two out of three key states -- Florida, Ohio, and Pennsylvania -- is likely to be the next president.
Management
GAO: Former Medicare chief should forfeit salary for withholding estimates
Law prohibits the use of appropriated funds to pay the salary of an official who prevents another federal employee from providing information to Congress.
Defense
NMCI officials refuse to release polling questions
Several experts say the poll would have more validity with an outside auditor.
Defense
Senators introduce sweeping 9/11 legislation
Omnibus package encompasses every recommendation made by the panel investigating the Sept. 11 attacks.
Management
NASA tallies hurricane damage at Florida launch site
Officials say Hurricane Frances wreaked more havoc than any other storm in the Kennedy Space Center’s 42-year history.
Defense
Ridge: Integration of people, technology helps secure nation
Creation of a communication network for first responders, however, remains a problem, according to Ridge.
Defense
Some in tech industry critical of Bush administration's cybersecurity efforts
An effort within the Homeland Security Department to lift the cybersecurity directorship to a deputy assistant secretary level went nowhere, according to government and industry sources.
Pay & Benefits
OPM prepares for aftermath of Hurricane Frances
Agency offers guidance on excused absences and premium pay for emergency overtime work.
Management
Bush pledges resources for war on terror, strengthening of domestic programs
The president’s acceptance speech in New York focuses on homeland security and his promises to help federal programs better serve the public.
News
Per diem rates dropped in several major cities
The General Services Administration releases the new rates for fiscal 2005 and federal travelers going to Washington, among other cities, will have to make do with less.
Pay & Benefits
Seeing Red
Union leaders appealed to Congress Wednesday to restart personnel talks with the Defense Department and also leveled harsh accusations, calling the National Security Personnel System a front for outsourcing government jobs.
Defense
Customs and Border Protection canine nominated for top dog award
Trouble attempts to become the second CBP enforcement dog in two years to win national award
Pay & Benefits
No timeline set for selecting new civil service subcommittee chief
A frontrunner for the top spot on a key House Government Reform subcommittee has announced that he will not seek re-election, leaving the field wide open.
Management
Pentagon encourages environmentally friendly acquisitions
New guidelines push Pentagon officials to buy recycled products.
Defense
CACI chief defends company’s interrogation work
Contract employees’ training met military standards, CEO says.
Management
Lessons in Leadership
Terrorists' bombs tested an ambassador's fortitude, resolve and experience.
Defense