Pay & Benefits
Air Force employee celebrates 60 years of federal service
Bettye Krieter, who started her federal career with the Veterans Administration in 1941, has no immediate plans to retire.
Tech
FDA panel cites shortfalls in technology, staffing
Lack of resources threatens safety of nation’s food and medical supplies, lawmakers say.
News
NOAA names new National Hurricane Center director
Bill Read brings more than 30 years’ experience as a weather professional.
Tech
Genome project to require Google-like computing power
Just announced project to map 1,000 individual genome sequences will rely on algorithms and computational models to reduce requirements.
News
NOAA chief slams contractors for satellite delays
Holdups in fixing key technical issues have set back launch dates by four years.
Defense
Air Force working on cheaper plug-and-play satellites
New approach is designed to make technology upgrades as easy as adding new components to a PC.
Defense
State, DHS grant RFID contracts to speed border crossings
Awards are made despite opposition from privacy advocates fearful that personal data could be stolen.
Defense
Marine Corps seeks bids on major computer contract
Hardware suite will give users outside the Navy Marine Corps Intranet better access to tactical data.
Defense
Transportation issues rules on lithium batteries
New regulations require that spare batteries used in a range of electronic devices be packed in carry-on luggage.
Defense
Military health funding a down payment on full budget request
Congress will address full supplemental funding request in the spring.
Defense
Congress slashes Defense health supplemental funding request
Former military health officials, veterans groups decry the move.
Oversight
Spending bill cuts pandemic preparedness budget request
Omnibus measure sets funding at $76 million after Bush requested $870 million; lawmakers say $1.2 billion is available in funds from previous appropriations.
Defense
Land-based backup to GPS wins reprieve in spending bill
Coast Guard had proposed to terminate system; legislation says that would be premature.
Defense
Congress set to boost budget for VA health services, technology
Department told to focus on improving interoperability of medical records systems and hire more claims processors.
Defense
Congress cuts funds for traditional Defense satellite programs
Conferees strongly support Air Force efforts to develop small, affordable satellites.
Defense
Military Health System debuts new Web presence
New site offers medical personnel, soldiers and families easier accessibility to essential information.
Defense
Conferees slash $1.4 billion from Army tactical radio funding
Members of Congress express concern that continuing to buy radios under existing program will undermine commitment to next-generation system.
Defense
DHS accepts delivery of electronic fence, with caveats
Michael Chertoff leaves open the possibility of pursuing other surveillance technologies for rest of border.
Defense
Lawmaker calls on DHS to prove electronic border fence works
House chairman says contractor shouldn’t be paid if project doesn’t deliver on promises.
Defense
U.S., British officials target Chinese as source of cyberattacks
Marine general says future attacks could have “the magnitude of a weapon of mass destruction.”
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