Defense
DHS to add biometric data to visitor tracking program
Proposal would cover about a million people, including those seeking immigrant or refugee status.
Management
Report: EPA implementation of air toxics program inadequate
Program has been a lower priority for the agency than other air quality efforts, GAO says.
Defense
Legislators rip DHS contracting practices
Tight deadlines and other challenges are no excuse for poor management, House Government Reform Committee Chairman Tom Davis says.
Tech
Nominee to head VA policy office pledges to protect sensitive data
Patrick Dunne says he would implement a plan to change the department’s information technology culture.
Management
Watchdog, lawmakers eye better information flow
Many government entities have promised more streamlined FOIA processes by mid-2007.
Management
New rule eases barriers to employing the disabled
Change seeks to simplify process of determining whether candidates qualify for excepted service positions.
Management
Dems: Large businesses miscoded as small got $12 billion in contracts
Group of lawmakers says illusion of attaining small business goals hurts effort to unbundle large contracts.
Management
OMB director upbeat on line-item veto bill’s chances
Rob Portman goes to the Senate to pitch the measure, stresses that House passed bill by a wide margin.
Tech
New DHS privacy chief: I'll speak out if necessary
Critics say Hugo Teufel lacks adequate experience in privacy and government management.
Defense
Senator concerned contracting report may have been tainted
Official with ties to subcontractor on fighter jet program took part in discussions on report suggesting procurement strategy.
Defense
Panel aims to increase competition for services contracts
Group recommends allowing protests on task orders of $5 million or more.
Defense
Senator pursues earmarks for FBI expansion in Alabama
Effort would steer millions of dollars to facilities in Huntsville.
Defense
Lawmakers seek more trade inspectors
Decline in number of inspectors could slow progress on program offering importers incentives for extra security measures, legislator argues.
Management
Volume mailers look for service agreements in postal bill
Inclusion of such language in the reform measure would codify practices already in place, and establish guidelines.
Tech
House committee pushes changes to IT security law
Agency CIOs could receive new authority for enforcement.
Defense
FEMA outsources identity verification for disaster assistance
Agency also plans to issue checks, rather than debit cards.
Management
Longest-serving Transportation secretary discusses career
Norman Mineta lists establishment of TSA in the aftermath of Sept. 11 among his proudest accomplishments.
Management
Acquisition panel agrees on need for training funds
Panelists vote against recommending a merger of the Defense Acquisition University and the Federal Acquisition Institute.
Tech