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."
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.
Management
Relocation board reviewing final recommendations
Members will suggest changes to legislation, agency policy and the government’s philosophy in moving employees.
Management
House actions put pressure on Senate to avoid bottleneck
To save time, Senate Majority Leader could choose to shelve the Defense authorization bill.
Management
Agency reorganization moves key official away from Park Police
A realignment of the National Park Service shifts the person responsible for the Park Police to a planning and policy position.
Management
NASA chief reassigns, replaces executives
As many as 50 other officials could find themselves in new offices or on the curb as agency reorganization effort takes off, observers say.
Management
GAO: Contractors owe $3 billion in taxes
Watchdog agency says 33,000 civilian contractors failed to pay; some committed felonies by not forwarding payroll taxes.
Defense
Businessman, officials spar over withdrawn contract
Probe of failed border surveillance contract could lead to administrative or criminal charges.
Management
Senators chide administration on missed security deadlines
Administration has missed a number of deadlines under the 2004 Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act.
Defense