Defense

Waging peace

It's time to create a new cadre of executives who are trained in managing the transition from war to peace.

Management

Federal workers protest outsourcing at Washington rally

A couple hundred federal workers gathered in Washington Tuesday to protest the privatization of government jobs.

Defense

AID plans to contract out oversight of Iraq contracts

The Agency for International Development plans to use outside firms, rather than its own employees, to provide oversight of huge Iraq reconstruction contracts.

Defense

New homeland office will oversee visa compliance

The Homeland Security Department has created a new office to monitor compliance with the visa process and refer violations to border enforcement agents.

Defense

Revamp of Defense personnel system may hinge on Senate action

While the House rushes a bill to the floor this week that would give the Defense Department wide latitude to overhaul its civilian personnel system, the measure’s ultimate fate may rest on two senators’ ability to forge a consensus on the issue.