Defense
Border Patrol seeks more personnel, might enlist citizen patrols
CBP Commissioner Robert Bonner says thousands of more border guards are needed.
Management
Lawmakers lament lack of funding for science agency
Legislators push for $6.1 billion in NSF funding for fiscal 2006.
Defense
Rumsfeld expected to restore funding for cargo aircraft
Defense secretary working with OMB to restore funding during fiscal 2007 and fiscal 2008 budget cycles.
Management
Congressional watchdog agency targeted by lobbyists
Government Accountability Office was lobbied by 292 groups in the last six years, according to independent watchdog group.
Management
The Filter Dilemma
Protecting the boss from the onslaught of information is bound to burst his bubble.
Management
NASA awards $230 million contract for support facility
Space agency expects to conserve millions with a central administrative center.
Management
Senator seeks to relax small business contracting guidelines
Rider attached to supplemental spending bill could water down Energy Department standards for compliance with federal small business contracting requirements.
Tech
Lawmaker: Higher purchase card spending limit 'inevitable'
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., says $2,500 is too low and anticipates an increase in the future.
Defense
Report: FBI falls short in hiring, retaining intelligence analysts
Low pay, poor promotion potential, unfulfilling work and lack of respect for their position within the bureau cited as problems.
Management
House panel approves GSA reorganization
But Government Reform Committee members strike provision requiring that head of proposed Federal Acquisition Service be a political appointee.
Defense
Armed Services chair eyes Pentagon acquisition process
Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., is concerned about skyrocketing costs of weapons systems due to addition of specific requirements to programs.
Management
Homeland Security weighs change to procurement directive
Officials urged to include Coast Guard and Secret Service in October 2004 policy.
Management
Perks, Pride and Preparation
Managers use special benefits, the aura of public service, career grooming and other techniques to hang on to top talent.
Management
NASA postpones shuttle launch a second time
Safety concerns prompt officials to nix recently announced plans for May 22 launch.
Management
Telework slow to take hold in emergency planning, GAO says
Few agencies mention telework in conjunction with continuity of operations.
Tech
House panel chief questions GSA on contracts
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., questions whether agency has the capacity to manage huge initiatives in the midst of a restructuring effort.
Defense
National security employees form whistleblowers coalition
Group of more than 50 former and current officials wants Congress to pass legislation empowering them to sue individual government managers.
Management