Defense
Federal travel spending drops
Big drop at Defense department leads to overall drop in travel expenditures from fiscal 2005 to 2006.
Oversight
Bright outlook projected for DHS technology services contract
Researchers say department should expect more and higher value task orders under its EAGLE program next year.
Defense
NASA report rebuts astronaut drinking allegations
Safety chief finds no evidence astronauts flew drunk, says agency has policies in place to prevent unsafe behavior.
Oversight
Small businesses struggle to swim with big fish
But that may change as legislators press federal agencies to increase the amount of business they send to small firms.
Oversight
Contracting offices face increased oversight
Democrats on Capitol Hill have put the spotlight on procurement.
Oversight
FAA to award contract to upgrade air traffic system
GPS-based system has proved to be “truly amazing” in tests in Alaska, commuter airline president says.
Defense
Contractors seek delay in USAID vetting system
Trade association cites “numerous ambiguities” in system aimed at ensuring foreign aid funds don’t go to groups associated with terrorism.
Oversight
No Starving the Beast
The longtime GOP policy of cutting taxes to force government to get smaller isn't working.
Defense
Politics, war drawdown will determine Defense spending
Democrats on Capitol Hill unlikely to put on the brakes immediately, but pullout from Iraq looms in 2008.
Defense
Procurement spending continues upward climb
Driven by the war effort and health-related expenditures, federal procurement is skyrocketing.
Oversight
Speculation begins on potential Gonzales successor
List of possible nominees includes DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff, other high-ranking federal officials.
Oversight
Bush accepts attorney general's resignation
Alberto Gonzales says he will leave Sept. 17; Solicitor General Paul Clement named acting attorney general.
Defense
FEMA looks to private sector for disaster provisions
New third-party system will be the primary focus of the agency’s logistics operation in fiscal 2008, official says.
Defense
Officer overseeing Iraq reconstruction projects urges patience
Security requirements are making the projects especially challenging, Army Corps official says in interview with Government Executive .
Oversight
New ethics legislation could affect Cabinet-level executives
Bill would extend cooling-off period for senior executives who leave, urge broadening of restrictions that now apply to congressional staffers.
Oversight
Managers urged to give forward-looking performance advice
Year-end reviews shouldn’t be the sole focus of efforts to improve employees’ work, report says.
Defense
Activist to sue Defense Department claiming religious bias
Former Air Force judge advocate alleges the military is promoting fundamentalist Christianity.
Oversight
Union to fight FDA plan to put jobs up for competition
Studies could lead to contracting out more than 300 "commercial" positions; agency has set up intranet site to inform employees about the process.
Oversight
FAA administrator to head trade group when term expires
Marion Blakey will take over at the Aerospace Industries Association in November.
Defense