Defense
9/11 report left out CIA investigation of intelligence failures
CIA inspector general told information provided from the investigation would not end up in the report.
Defense
New management directives on the way for DHS
Managers will have greater ability to make budget and workforce changes.
Defense
Diverse groups criticize passenger screening program
Electronic Privacy Information Center calls for suspension of Secure Flight testing until concerns can be ironed out.
Defense
TSA postpones awards ceremony
Agencywide announcement comes on heels of report criticizing 2003 awards program as too expensive.
Defense
TSA officials cite challenges in revised passenger screening program
Privacy and civil rights concerns continue to mount as testing deadline approaches.
Defense
9/11 panel co-chairman promotes international cooperation, civil rights
Key 9/11 commissioners ask congressional conferees to drop most contentious parts of intelligence reform.
Defense
With money in hand, DHS proceeds with big-ticket programs
In fiscal 2005, Homeland Security plans to spend about $8.6 billion on programs that will cost upwards of $50 million each.
News
TSA revamps annual screener recertification tests
Some worry that tests are still plagued with problems.
Defense
TSA executive bonus program draws fire
Rank-and-file screeners rankled by large cash payments to managers.
Management
Judge finds FAA managers participated in sex discrimination plot
Agency managers tampered with personnel files and evaded questions under oath, according to EEOC ruling.
Defense
Inspector general says TSA doled out unequal awards to employees
Agency administrator says parts of report are “inaccurate and misleading” and insists changes are being made.
Management
MSPB judge upholds firing of Park Police chief
Lawyers for Teresa Chambers vow to appeal decision, saying her First Amendment rigths were violated.
Defense
Pentagon security agency not told of potential attacks before 9/11
Attack survivors believe that better planning might have prevented deaths, destruction.
Pay & Benefits
Treasury bureau, union reach settlement on unpaid overtime
After a year of negotiating, hundreds of Treasury employees will receive back pay and damages covering more than two years.
Defense
Coast Guard port security assessment program called inadequate
GAO auditors conclude the service’s program lacks a fully developed strategic plan.
Defense
Major defense contractors reap billions in no-bid contracts, report finds
Study shows almost half of all Pentagon contracts since 1998 were awarded without full and open competitions.
Defense
Back pay snafu leaves 4,000 former INS employees in limbo
Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau inherits $10 million obligation.
Defense
Rumsfeld admits armed services may have to grow
Defense Science Board study concludes that the Pentagon does not have enough forces to meet requirements.
Defense
TSA to extend 'registered traveler' program
Critics worry about program management and whether it will draw screeners and resources away from fundamental security mission.
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