Tech

IRS technology officer earns praise for comments

Two congressional staff members said CIO Todd Grams hit the mark with assessment of the technology modernization program.

Defense

Bureaucratic wrangling begins over intelligence reform

Debate on 9/11 commission's recommendations for overhauling the intelligence apparatus overshadows other parts of its report.

Defense

Judge requires disclosure of passenger-screening report

TSA officials claimed the information was exempt from disclosure rules laid out in the Freedom of Information Act.

Defense

Democrats criticize Homeland Security vulnerability assessments

The department has catalogued 33,000 critical infrastructure sites across the country.

News

IRS to close distribution centers in Virginia, California

Closures and cutbacks put at least 270 jobs on the line.

Oversight

Shell Game

If President Bush wins re-election, the Democrats will need to pick up two seats to take control of the Senate.

Defense

9/11 commission members want recommendations kept intact

At Senate hearing, managers of U.S. intelligence agencies urge caution in making reforms.

Tech

IRS technology chief says overreaching hurt modernization effort

CIO Todd Grams says agency took on too many projects at once without the right personnel, and efforts are under way to fix the situation.

News

New locations added to visitor tracking program

Pilot program will expand from two to 15 airports and seaports by September 2004.

Management

EEOC moves its Washington field office, saves rent

Moving 40 employees will save $500,000 a year.

Defense

Army decision on new brigades may hold clues to base closings

Defense remains mum on shutdowns, but sites for new brigades may give hints.

Defense

Contract figures show Halliburton’s startling growth

Company went from less than $500 million in federal contracts to more than $3 billion in a year as a result of work in Iraq.

Defense

Bush calls on Congress to create new intelligence adviser post

But the president rejects a 9/11 commission proposal to make the position a White House job.

Management

Pentagon to probe energy services contract award

Reliant Energy Solutions East was indicted for its role in the California energy crisis of 2000-01.

Management

HHS monitors scientists’ meetings with international groups

New policy requires official notification to meet with ‘multilateral’ groups, even in this country.

Defense

Kerry reveals anti-terror blueprint

Kerry lays out his plan for strengthening the nation’s intelligence capabilities.

Management

Homeland Security cancels technology services contract

Officials say DHS will design a departmentwide strategy for IT procurement.

Defense

State, Homeland Security urged to overhaul student visa process

Lengthy application process is "creating unnecessary processes and bureaucratic work," university association says.

Features

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