Defense
ICE budget woes may force release of some aliens
Funding shortfalls are preventing immigration officials in at least one region from detaining aliens.
Tech
GSA establishes new contract policy office
Chief acquisition officer named as agency aims to tighten procedures after probe.
Defense
Intelligence panel Democrats blast markup session
An amendment urging the adoption of a bill calling for better coordination among the nation's 15 intelligence agencies, was struck down, Democrats said.
Management
Panel offers tips on securing effective financial systems
Consultants recommend that agencies avoid getting bogged down in details when installing new financial systems.
Defense
Senate likely to tackle Defense appropriations bill before recess
The Senate bill is expected to be close to the House version's $418 billion, including $25 billion in funds for Iraq and Afghanistan that could be made available upon enactment.
News
Report shows holes in cybersecurity plan
Study gives mixed picture of the Homeland Security Department's implementation of the national cybersecurity strategy.
Defense
9/11 communication failures still baffle FAA, Defense officials
Interim report stops short of placing blame, but federal officials point fingers at each other.
Defense
DHS improves foreign student tracking program, according to GAO
Agency uses new staffing, training and software to respond to problems, report says.
Defense
Lawmakers rip idea of standing homeland security committee
They argue that the current Select Committee on Homeland Security should be allowed to go out of business.
News
U.S. indicts CIA contractor for killing Afghan prisoner
North Carolina resident is charged with assault following the death of an Afghan prisoner, and the case could provide a template in other prisoner abuse cases.
Management
Move to cancel border security contract hotly debated in House
Opponents argue that nixing Accenture's contract would delay securing the nation's borders for two years and cost the jobs of 330,000 U.S. workers.
Management
Bush's best-laid budget plans go awry
George W. Bush promised balanced federal budgets and a smaller government. How times have changed.
Management
GAO issues recommendations for improving purchase card program
Veteran’s Health Administration must tighten internal controls, auditors say.
Management
House votes to halt immigration services competition
Proponents say that 1,100 Citizenship and Immigration Service jobs should be shielded from competition.
Pay & Benefits
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The Thrift Savings Plan is launching a toll-free hotline for participants who want the latest information on their accounts
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