Defense
U.S. faces severe shortage of flu vaccine this winter
Health and Human Services’ officials say the vaccine shortfall catches them by surprise.
Defense
Senators seek to replace Governmental Affairs with homeland panel
Proposal is part of bipartisan plan to overhaul homeland security oversight.
Management
Lawmakers seek financial accountability in intelligence reform
House members draft language that would ask new national intelligence director to select head of finance.
Defense
Probes take their toll on Iraq contractor
Despite its longtime record as a government contractor, recent inquiries into Halliburton's activities in Iraq may have tarnished the company's reputation.
Management
Lawmakers skeptical of reported progress on small business contracting
Congressional survey finds agencies fell short of target in 2003.
Defense
Ex-Pentagon procurement executive gets jail time
Darleen Druyun admits she conspired to help Boeing obtain a multibillion-dollar Pentagon contract while serving as the Air Force acquisition chief.
Management
Senate passes DHS financial accountability bill
Legislation would hold Homeland Security to the same rules as other major agencies.
Management
House panel votes to strengthen whistleblower protections
Bill aimed at closing "loopholes" in Whistleblower Protection Act is similar to Senate measure passed in July.
Management
Military depots may be underestimating depot work contracted out
GAO says services may be using flawed data in attempts to comply with 50-50 law.
Management
Congress set to back measure to keep agencies open in new fiscal year
Approach would require lame-duck session after elections to finalize fiscal 2005 agency budgets.
Defense
VA to boost mental-health services for returning troops
More soliders may suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and amputation, says Principi.
Management
SEC urged to flesh out performance goals
Lawmaker finds regulatory agency’s five-year strategic plan low on substance.
Management
Oceans agency may win independent status
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration would become independent within Commerce Department under Senate bill.
Management
Protest of Iraq security contract denied
Security services firm Dyncorp took issue with controversial $293 million award to British company.
Management
Homeland Security unit freezes spending until end of fiscal year
Order temporarily limits purchases and travel in three of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau’s offices.
Defense