Management

Ethics office launches inquiry into procurement practices

The Office of Government Ethics has launched an informal inquiry into potential conflicts of interest and ethical problems involving federal agencies and the companies that do business with them.

Defense

White House blasts homeland compromise; Senate deadlocked

Stung by a deal that could doom the Homeland Security Department legislation it backs, the White House Wednesday launched a bitter attack on a Senate compromise measure crafted by two Democrats and one Republican.

Tech

Senate votes to let Customs keep user fees

Defense

Depot dollars

The Army and Navy could learn a thing or two from the Air Force’s plan to invest in its repair depots.

News

Public health officials nervous about plan to move HHS agencies

President Bush's proposal to move key bioterrorism responsibilities from HHS to the Homeland Security Department worries some public health authorities.