Defense

House panel to set performance goals for Homeland Security

Republican leaders of the House Select Committee on Homeland Security said Wednesday they will set performance standards for the Homeland Security Department, but will seek to avoid the recent mistake of creating arbitrary or unrealistic goals.

Defense

TSA lets airport directors restrict screeners’ holiday leave

To the chagrin of a federal employee union, the Transportation Security Administration is allowing federal security directors at the nation’s airports the ability to restrict leave and require overtime for passenger and baggage screeners during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Management

FAA announces organizational overhaul

The Federal Aviation Administration unveiled a major reorganization Tuesday that consolidates offices and management positions and calls for the agency to do a comprehensive analysis to determine if its workforce should be downsized.

Defense

Defense accused of flouting travel rules and wasting millions

Defense Department employees milked taxpayers for tens of millions of dollars by purchasing thousands of unauthorized or unjustified premium class travel tickets, witnesses told lawmakers Thursday afternoon.