Defense
Coast Guard modernization program faces increased oversight
Commandant says he is ordering a major overhaul of the acquisition directorate to bring all contracting under one organization.
Management
White House interfered in climate change report, lawmaker says
More than half of federal climate scientists responding to a survey said they personally experienced political interference.
Defense
Lawmakers weigh cutting nuclear security agency
Bill introduced Tuesday would give the secretary of the Energy Department more authority over security.
Tech
Budget proposal to detail benefits of IT consolidation
Document also will describe technology projects that have suffered from deficiencies in planning, administration official says.
Defense
Democrat seeks more money for DHS grants to colleges, universities
House Homeland Security Committee chairman eyes homeland security excellence centers at additional educational institutions.
Defense
Navy developing massive information network
Cost of the project has not been determined; implementation slated to begin in 2010.
Management
SSA inspector general reverses course on fining employees
In settlement, IG agrees not to pursue fines that could have totaled millions of dollars; issue to be expunged from employees' personnel files.
Management
Shared savings plan could help Postal Service save energy
Services contracts will help fund efficiency improvements at facilities nationwide.
Tech
OMB management chief welcomes Democratic oversight
Key oversight committee schedules hearing on potential political interference with federal scientists.
Management
Health, education programs may gain as Dems reconcile funding pleas
If granted, extra $2.3 billion requested would go toward the National Institutes of Health, Pell grants and other programs.
Defense
Air Force prepares request for replacement refueling tankers
Lawmakers concerned that solicitation will be written in a way that favors Boeing Co., which made the existing fleet.
Management
Lawmakers renew attempt to block private tax debt collection
Bill sponsors argue IRS program to outsource some collections is inefficient and raises privacy concerns.
Defense
Senator challenges State official on Iraq reconstruction
Freshman Virginia lawmaker asks department to show management improvements and metrics for work by provincial teams.
Tech
CIO council strategic plan emphasizes workforce issues
Group also will champion the Bush administration’s effort to streamline back-end technology systems across government.
Management
House set to consider long-term spending measure next week
Democrats are planning to fund domestic agencies within the $463.5 billion left under the GOP budget cap.
Management
Bush orders agencies to lead way in cutting energy use
President says government will begin replacing cars in the federal fleet with hybrid vehicles.
Defense
Details lacking on White House proposal for civilian reserve corps
Idea differs from Iraq Study Group recommendation to order civilian federal employees to work in critical overseas posts.
Defense