Defense
Kerry calls for Sept. 11 commission to continue work
Democratic standard-bearer says the panel should each reports every six months on the status of implementing its recommendations.
Defense
Former Iraq inspector calls for new weapons control policy
Federal intelligence agencies not prepared to develop much-needed new technology, he says.
Defense
In Boston, security goes to the dogs
Dozens of federal, state, and local canines help sniff out potential danger during convention week.
Pay & Benefits
Healthy Explanation
Federal officials release details about new Health Savings Accounts and who can take advantage of them.
Management
Child support enforcement official shares program management advice
Agree on measurable goals and promote incentives, suggests HHS office commissioner.
Defense
Panel urges passenger-screening plan similar to CAPPS II
Lawmakers, civil-liberties groups and the travel industry have criticized the CAPPS II plan over privacy concerns and potential inconvenience to travelers.
Oversight
Currying Favor
Undecided voters have already made a tentative decision not to support the incumbent; the remaining decision is whether to vote for the main challenger.
Defense
Convention security effort wins positive reviews
Delegates impressed with speed, thoroughness of Secret Service/TSA screening efforts at checkpoints outside Boston's FleetCenter.
Defense
Ridge praises public service, offers advice
Secretary says creation of Homeland Security Department required strong leadership and keeping employees informed.
Management
Bush’s management agenda lacks congressional support, executives say
Panelists praise president’s government reform efforts, but say they wish more lawmakers would understand and support his plan.
Management
GSA official says 'Get It Right' procurement effort set to succeed
New program is designed to encourage compliance with acquisition rules and regulations.
Management
Contractors were hired to oversee interrogations
Documents show senior-level "advisers" managed security and intelligence-related activities.
Defense
Security forces set up 'hard zone' at Democratic convention
Secret Service hosts a Multi-Agency Communications Center with more than 70 representatives of 40 government agencies and private firms.
Defense
Secret Service agent is man behind convention security curtain
Special Agent Scott Sheafe has spent 13 months in Boston overseeing security preparations for the first post-9/11 political convention.
Defense
Partisan fissures continue to stall homeland authorization bill
A plan to mark up parts of the bill that enjoyed bipartisanship before the August break was stymied.
Defense