Management

Team Bush

By placing White House loyalists in key Cabinet departments, President Bush has moved to solidify his control of the government in his second term.

Management

NASA chief says space shuttle launch target is firm

Despite safety concerns raised by a space advisory group, "we're ready to go" next month, NASA Administrator Michael Griffin told the House Science Committee Tuesday.

Management

Panel's tally for proposed terminations totals 101 programs

Program cuts could save government $4.6 billion in fiscal 2006.

Management

Senate gearing up for appropriations bills

Observers watch majority leader to gauge if he will move bills in a timely fashion.

Defense

Marshals Service director leaving agency

During his time as head of the Marshals Service, Benigno Reyna’s agency was criticized for lax protection of the judiciary.

Defense

Pentagon inspector general interviewing ex-acquisitions chief

Sen. John Warner, R-Va., contacted former Pentagon acquisition chief Edward (Pete) Aldridge and urged him to talk to the IG.

Management

Veterans Affairs' $1 billion shortfall in health care prompts budget scrum

Department shifted $410 million intended for use in fiscal 2006 and another $600 million from maintenance, repairs and equipment accounts to meet this year's VA healthcare needs.

Management

NASA chief expands leadership team

Administrator Michael Griffin continues push to revamp agency’s structure.

Management

Lawmaker opens debate on financial management

Congress wants to make federal financial managers more accountable.

Defense

Study finds 'fear and uncertainty' among border inspectors

Migration Policy Institute releases second of three reports assessing border control measures since 9/11.

Management

Unions battle to represent border agents

Customs and Border Patrol employees are likely going to the polls to decide who will represent them.

Defense

House intelligence bill cuts technical programs, beefs up human capabilities

Some lawmakers say they will fight to restore funding for technical systems, arguing that cuts threaten national security.

Management

Postal measure clears Senate panel; floor action uncertain

Bull shifts payment for the agency's military pensions back to the Treasury Department.

Tech

GSA’s pick to manage new acquisition service draws congressional fire

Senior official Barbara L. Shelton will head the Federal Acquisition Service, but the choice is called "disappointing."

Management

Risky Business

DHS launches hiring spree to plug holes in swamped procurement shop.

Defense

Coast Guard pleads to retain funds for upgrading fleet

Rep. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, said new plan "doesn't reflect reality."

Management

GAO sides with contractors on three decisions

Watchdog agency determines NASA, Navy and the Drug Enforcement Administration awarded contracts improperly.