Defense
Boeing critic under consideration for top acquisition post
Ken Krieg is considered a key adviser in Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld's inner circle.
Management
Employee relocation costs estimated at more than $4 billion
OMB budget data request reveals that the armed services spent $3.4 billion on relocations in fiscal 2003.
Tech
Treasury and GSA collaborating on telecom contracts, document shows
Agencies try to coordinate telecommunications efforts and use central buying power.
Defense
Former FBI officials decry bureau management
Whistleblowers say bureau is plagued with mismanagement that hampers national security and counterterrorism investigations.
Defense
Law could cut security clearance backlog by September, House chair says
Government Reform Committee Chairman Tom Davis, R-Va., calls for action on "huge problem" that has “cost the government likely hundreds of millions of dollars.”
Management
Senate confirms Gutierrez as Commerce secretary
CEO of Kellogg Co. will replace Donald Evans, a close confidant of President Bush.
Management
GPO revises policy for restricting public access to documents
New policy requires the printing office to consult with an agency several times before restricting public access to information.
Management
Senate to take up Bush Cabinet nominations
Senators will likely spend most of next week weighing Bush nominees--including a full day of debate on Condoleezza Rice's nomination to be Secretary of State.
Tech
OPM to set up centralized personnel records system
Web-based records management system is slated to save $740 million over the next 10 years.
Management
Bush begins second term prepared to fight for agenda
President outlines broad vision during inauguration speech, but stops short of discussing details of administration’s agenda.
Management
Education agenda, budget could make nominee's job tough
Implementing the department's 2002 five-year strategic plan would be one of nominee's first challenges.
Management
Powell lauds State Department employees in farewell address
"You are wonderful patriots who serve your nation as its troops in the far-flung outposts of American diplomacy," outgoing Secretary of State says.
Defense