Defense
Panelists push fully automated security clearance processing
Delays costly to government as well as industry, Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., says.
Tech
Agencies strive to meet ID card deadline
Plan lacks pieces to integrate systems, details on what shared service centers for issuing cards will look like.
Defense
New GSA chief reaches out to small businesses, agencies
Six weeks in, Lurita Doan is optimistic that her agency can finish the year in the black.
Defense
OMB highlights emergency contracting provisions
Update to Federal Acquisition Regulation makes for easier access to emergency procurement rules.
Tech
Infighting hurt VA data breach response, IG finds
Personal conflicts between a career official and political appointee contributed to poor handling of the incident, report says.
Defense
DHS revamps emergency alert system
Changes will reach every state by late 2007; eventually individuals will receive alerts on cell phones.
Management
Senate subpanel advances $51.2 billion Commerce-Justice bill
Measure would restore $900 million of $1.2 billion in proposed cutbacks to Justice Department programs.
Defense
Senators vote to increase border, port security funding
Provision that would restructure FEMA but keep it within the Homeland Security Department passes by a wide margin.
Tech
Report: VA treated data breach with ‘indifference’
Employee responsible for stolen computer equipment was not authorized to take sensitive personal information home, inspector general report says.
Management
Competitive sourcing veterans share stories, tips
Agencies should focus on communication before and during competitions, and follow-through once they are finished, officials say.
Defense
Security clearance processing deadlines pose challenges
For the first time in months, the Defense Security Service fully resumes its work.
Tech
In pandemic, homes could become 'safe havens' for work
OPM issues guidelines for agencies on maintaining operations in the event of a flu outbreak.
Defense
Partisans seek edge in homeland security funding
Senior Republicans are increasingly frustrated with DHS’ financial management, especially that of the Federal Protective Service.
Defense
Review of Army combat program challenges need for lighter vehicles
Study could help ease requirements for future fleet, quickening vehicle development and ultimately reducing costs.
Tech
Two federal programs honored for innovations
Awards come with $100,000 prize, designed to help apply the programs’ creative ideas elsewhere in government.
Defense
Congress faces time crunch on spending bills
Senate leaders weigh attaching a continuing resolution to Defense bill to fund other areas of government until after the election.
Defense
Retaining Hispanics, Spanish speakers key, Coast Guard chief says
Agency enjoys highest post-WWII retention rate, numbers of Hispanics taking federal jobs up across government.
Management