Management

New regulation further limits awards to Federal Prison Industries

Agencies must perform market research before awarding contracts to government-owned prison labor company.

Defense

Intelligence nominee short on details about management priorities

Lawmakers still question how much authority the new national intelligence director will hold.

Management

NASA nominee gets liftoff from Senate Commerce panel

Lawmakers at confirmation hearing say they want to see Michael Griffin on the job Monday.

Management

Civil Rights Commission official proposes deep cuts

Proposal comes days after GAO report knocks panel’s financial management.

Defense

Senators vow to finish investigation into faulty intelligence

Second phase of probe examines whether senior administration officials manipulated intelligence and pressured analysts to justify Iraq invasion.

Management

Postal Service files case for rate hike

If Congress waives escrow requirement, rate hike request would be withdrawn.

Tech

GSA to sell voice telecom services through IT schedule

In a first, agency will add voice service to widely used information technology contract.

Defense

Administration withholding more information from public, report finds

New and old secrets are being kept more often and for longer periods of time.

Defense

Army to overhaul future weapons system contract

New language will transform non-traditional Future Combat Systems contract into a standard federal procurement.

Management

Lawmakers move to block outsourcing of flight service jobs

In last-ditch effort, bill would classify the FAA work as inherently governmental.

Management

Singling Out Veterans

Tension overflows as managers look for ways to hire without feeling hamstrung.

Defense

Charges fly over Yucca Mountain e-mails

Nevada governor says references to falsified data indicate "nothing short of criminal behavior."

Defense

Bush fills Pentagon's top acquisition post

Acting Undersecretary Michael Wynne gets the job temporarily, while Kenneth Krieg is nominated to fill it permanently.

Management

Industry team forms to provide private screening at airports

TSA will collect proposals later this month, with contract awards expected in the summer.

Defense

Senator questions Army's 'Future Combat System' process

Acquisition method used to develop system under scrutiny by Sen. John McCain.

Management

OMB to put user-friendly versions of performance assessments on Internet

Move aims to make federal program reviews more understandable for the public, official says.