Management
Judge skeptical of argument for new trial in Safavian case
Decision to admit e-mail evidence was “close,” judge says.
Defense
Lawmaker asks GAO to probe rail security
Ranking Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee says TSA is diverting too much funding to airport security.
Tech
Education data breach puts 21,000 student loan borrowers at risk
Incident occurred while a contractor was installing software upgrades on the Web site.
Tech
GSA to centralize the sale of excess government property
Civilian agencies will be required to migrate to central sale centers.
Defense
Chertoff calls for end to ban on deporting Salvadorans
DHS officials say Bush border control effort cannot be implemented effectively with legal loopholes remaining.
Management
Opportunities Abound
New administrator, Lurita Doan, brings energy and a small business perspective to the General Services Administration.
Tech
Panel backs licensing for tax return preparers
IRS should also drop outsourcing initiative and boost funding for assistance services, taxpayer committee recommends.
Defense
DHS alters plans for transportation worker ID program
Facility and vessel owners will not need to install card readers during the first phase.
Tech
Bush orders health agencies to standardize IT systems
Executive order urges agencies that oversee health insurers and medical providers to share quality and price information.
Defense
A year later, Katrina survivors give government low marks
Almost 70 percent give the feds a thumbs-down in new poll.
Management
Army Corps upholds decision to keep IT work in-house
Contractor that competed for the jobs has until Aug. 28 to file an appeal outside the agency.
Tech
GSA awards contract for end-to-end ID card services
BearingPoint wins $105 million, 5-year contract for integrating products and services complying with presidential mandate.
Defense
Compromise on immigration reform legislation appears elusive
House members attack less-punitive Senate measure allowing most of the estimated 11 million illegal immigrants to remain in the country while seeking permanent citizenship.
Management
OMB to rate agencies on efforts to break up large contracts
Administration official promises update on initiative to address small business contracting concerns by November.
Defense
DHS told to investigate air marshal’s complaint
Allegations center on inadequate identity protection; agency says many of the concerns are out of date.
Tech
Hackers deface Federal Executive Board Web sites
Attack hurts ability to get information to federal employees outside Washington, board directors say.
Management
CBO lowers estimated 2006 budget deficit to $260 billion
House minority leader calls new numbers the “latest evidence” Republicans cannot keep spending under control.
Management
Report recommends limited use of pay incentives
Measurement should focus on intrinsic motivation and allow for failure, researcher says.
Tech
GSA to study agencies’ service to citizens
Results will be used to help agencies improve their responses to requests for information.
Management