Oversight
OMB orders agencies to report on efforts to protect private data
Agency issues memo on implementing changes to Federal Information Security Management Act.
Oversight
Backers of bill on federal Web services seek action
Measure would order agencies to measure citizen satisfaction with government services, including Web interactions.
Defense
Ridge: Fighting terror takes 'People plus technology'
Former Homeland Security Department Secretary cites lack of information sharing as hurdle to better security.
Defense
Border-state lawmakers decry new ID rules for travelers
Travelers will be required to produce documents proving citizenship when coming into the country from Canada, Mexico or the Caribbean.
Oversight
OMB management chief sees no need to 'fix' IG system
Legislation not needed because 'we do not have an IG problem,' says Clay Johnson.
Oversight
GSA watchdog finds himself on other side of misconduct investigation
Former counsel alleges misuse of resources, retaliatory actions against managers at inspector general’s office.
Oversight
Official touts Bush's efforts to improve e-government
Deputy e-gov chief says governmentwide Web sites have helped users navigate bureaucratic maze.
Oversight
White House, Senate committee still at odds over IG bill
OMB chief details concerns about 10 different provisions in legislation to boost inspector general independence.
Defense
Pentagon seeks to buy more F-22 fighter jets
Move would add to the Air Force's fleet and delay expected production-line closures.
Defense
House approves revised defense authorization bill
Bill is expected to encounter little opposition in the Senate.
Defense
Coast Guard says icebreakers key To U.S. future in Arctic
Area has seen increasingly intense international competition for territorial rights and resources.
Oversight
Defenders, attackers of women’s contracting regulations square off
SBA, Justice officials defend proposed rule requiring agencies to prove underrepresentation before setting aside contracts.
Oversight
Agencies are cautious of software accessed online
The Bush administration is now endorsing hosted software for agency use.
Defense
Official: Critics of driver's license standards are off base
DHS issued final regulations for states to implement the so-called REAL ID Act last week.
Defense
Chertoff to defy Congress with new border-crossing ID rules
DHS chief also says the department will begin preparations to limit the types of documents that can be used to prove citizenship.
Oversight
Missing e-mails should be on backup tapes, White House CIO says
Watchdog organizations continue to raise questions about Bush administration records preservation.
Defense
Competition heats up for Air Force refueling tanker deal
Companies make a final push as decision on the $40 billion contract approaches.
Defense
House sends defense bill back to committee for revision
Revised authorization bill contains policy initiatives aimed at beefing up oversight of the Defense Department and contractors.
Defense
House looks to move new defense authorization this week
Democrats still have not made a formal announcement of their floor strategy to deal with President Bush's unexpected veto.
Oversight