Defense
New Mexico base avoids closure, loses aircraft
Unless the Pentagon finds a new mission for Cannon Air Force Base by 2010, it will close.
News
Base commission backs Walter Reed closure, shift of Virginia jobs
Independent panel approves dozens of recommendations to realign Defense medical facilities.
Defense
Base closure panel makes key changes to Pentagon’s plan
Most Army and Navy bases on Defense Department list are approved for closure, but several recommendations involving large facilities are reversed.
Tech
Navy leads surge in third-quarter federal IT spending
Nearly $57 billion in Navy information technology contract awards drove overall IT spending to a 190 percent increase over the same period last year.
Defense
Online intruder gains access to Air Force personnel records
Using a legitimate user login, unidentified person viewed tens of thousands of records that include birth dates and Social Security numbers.
Management
The Decision Makers: Office of Management and Budget
A look at the top leaders of the agency that coordinates the administration's procurement, financial management, information and regulatory policies.
Tech
Group continues drive to increase teleworkers
Focusing exclusively on working away from the office, a new newsletter looks to foster support for teleworking.
Defense
Logistics operations at the Pentagon still need work, GAO says
While progress has been made, logistics problems could hamper the Defense Department's efforts in future conflicts, auditors found.
Tech
Agencies' top tech employees eligible for public-private sector swap
Exchange program allows the loan of exceptional IT employees to the private sector for educational purposes.
News
DHS officials detail plan to unify IT acquisitions
The future of $6 billion in Homeland Security technology procurements are outlined at an information technology industry day.
Defense
Legislation proposed to upgrade federal officers' status
Officers in more than 24 agencies would receive the full benefits of law enforcement officers.
Management
OMB finalizes charge card guidance
Updated rules for purchase and travel cards require agencies to perform background checks on new cardholders.
Tech
Senator mulls cutting Pentagon’s $474 million travel system
Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., considers proposing an amendment that would require the Pentagon to use GSA’s eTravel program.
Tech
Homeland Security agency deploys ID tags in visitor forms
Forms for visitors will be embedded with tags containing a unique serial number linked to a database.
Tech
Computer security not a telework hindrance, says advocacy group
Report finds agencies far behind private sector in implementing telework.
Defense
Assaults on Park Service officers increase
National Park Service officers were assaulted 111 times in 2004, resulting in 33 injuries.
Tech
Government computers top target for cyberattacks
As attacks get more serious, government systems targeted more than any other business sector, report finds.
Management
EPA scientists criticize agency management
Internal survey shows scientists in research and development labs and centers do not trust their managers and believe that their views are not considered.
News
GSA alters method for setting hotel per diems
Fiscal 2006 rates will reflect more up-to-date prices from a wider range of lodging properties.
Defense
NMCI poll shows slight increase in user satisfaction
User satisfaction uptick in some Navy organizations allows EDS to earn first incentive payments.
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