Defense
Pentagon decides to reopen competition for tanker contract
Move could frustrate Boeing's bid to provide KC-767 tankers to the Air Force.
Management
Amtrak headed toward failure, says inspector general
Lack of investment has caused delays and deterioration of rail system.
Defense
Senator reveals Air Force-Boeing e-mail exchanges, demands accountability
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., accuses Air Force of "either a systemic failure in procurement oversight, willful blindness or rank corruption."
Management
Agencies say GAO overlooked key issues in embassy construction audit
Program would assess fees to departments using space abroad, but complaints say agencies would have no say in embassy building.
Management
Congress drops effort to limit Bush job competition initiative
After White House veto threat, lawmakers drop provisions in omnibus appropriations bill that would have limited competitive sourcing effort.
Management
AID cancels commodities purchase as funds run low
Food aid advocates urge Bush administration to make immediate use of special trust fund and ask for supplemental appropriation next year.
Management
Web site encourages exchange of acquisition ‘best practices’
Site prompts flow of ideas between government and private sector.
Management
Management challenges abound, says Transportation IG
Amtrak, FAA struggle to balance budgets and maintain quality of train and air services.
Management
Group calls for speedy appointments to science and technology advisory boards
National Academies committee warns against politicizing process of naming top scientists and engineers.
Defense
House, Senate eye deal to pass troubled Army Corps measure
Bill authorizing billions of dollars in new projects has been given new life in lame-duck session.
Management
BlackBerry Jam
How wireless e-mail devices are taking over the lives of some federal executives.
Defense
GAO: Postal Service needs comprehensive plan for physical security
While security has improved at many sites, agency lacks solutions for core centers, auditors say.
Management
Agencies speed up financial reporting
Most hand in statements nearly three months earlier than last year.
Management
Agencies seek to improve job satisfaction rankings
Leadership, managing employee skills rank among most influential factors.
Defense
Ex-Boeing CFO pleads guilty in Air Force procurement scandal
Michael Sears acknowledges he illegally helped ex-Air Force procurement official Darleen Druyun get a job with defense contractor.
Tech
FDA supports radio-frequency identification on drug labels
Manufacturers would use small transmitters to reduce counterfeiting, theft and tampering.
Management