Defense
Lawsuits challenge Justice effort to classify previously public information
FBI whistleblower case ignites controversy over classification decisions.
Management
Data on small business contracting revised
Updated statistics show the dollar value of contracts awarded is higher than originally reported, but the percentage is lower.
Tech
Lawmaker seeks biometric ID cards for aviation security workers
Legislation is aimed at prodding Homeland Security Department to take action.
Defense
FDA to launch electronic food-screening system
Move is designed to thwart terrorists' efforts to poison nation's food supply.
Pay & Benefits
Defense not using short-term deployment allowance
Congress approved the special pay allowance, aimed at service members who are frequently deployed for less than 30 days, last year.
News
NASA realigns in response to commission’s recommendations
Space agency will consolidate operations on Aug. 1.
Defense
Lawmakers look after home military installations
As fall elections approach, bases in home states and districts get extra attention.
News
White House to name new CIA director
Bush will select the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee to succeed Tenet.
Defense
Military stretched thin in war efforts
A look at President Bush’s record on Defense transformation.
News
Major federal employee union backs Kerry
The American Federation of Government Employees rally support for the presumptive Democratic nominee.
Pay & Benefits
Committee approves workforce flexibility bill
House panel gives green light to legislation increasing options for awarding bonuses.
News
Measure encourages agencies to meet telework targets
Noncompliant departments would lose $5 million in appropriations.
News
DHS agency to keep its name
Months-long effort to change title to ‘Investigations and Criminal Enforcement’ is at an end.
Pay & Benefits
Staying the Course
Preliminary results of a new OPM study show that federal law enforcement officers hung on to their jobs last year.
Defense
Senate passes defense authorization bill
The $447 billion measure includes $25 billion in emergency contingency funds for Iraq and Afghanistan.
Tech
OMB unveils changes to Grants.gov funding
Additional agencies asked to contribute funds to next phase of successful e-government initiative.
Tech
Tech official: Navy-Marine Corps network on track
Rear Adm. Charles Munns says Navy officials must “harvest” NMCI technology to provide tangible benefits.
Defense
DHS faulted over Washington area security coordination
Almost three years after Sept. 11, government auditors find security and spending coordination lacking in capital region.
Defense