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

Officials duck questions on passenger screening system

TSA official says the program is under review for possible changes to reflect privacy and civil-liberties concerns.