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.

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Businessman, officials spar over withdrawn contract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.

Management

Chain Reaction

When the power of suggestion sets off a series of unfortunate events.

Defense

Terrorist Screening Center plagued by deficiencies, audit finds

FBI says it is working to overcome watch list errors and omissions, management problems, poor database security controls and high turnover rates.