http://www.govexec.comen-usMon, 07 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2004/06/report-challenges-commerce-program-aimed-at-small-manufacturers/16879/Department is urged to use the creation of a new federal manufacturing czar to realign assistance programs.Zach PattonMon, 07 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2004/06/report-challenges-commerce-program-aimed-at-small-manufacturers/16879/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2004/06/house-subcommittees-approve-homeland-security-interior-budget-measures/16843/Greta Wodele and Zach PattonThu, 03 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2004/06/house-subcommittees-approve-homeland-security-interior-budget-measures/16843/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/06/senate-committee-passes-postal-overhaul-legislation/16836/The bill, approved unanimously, would give the Postal Service much more flexibility to act like a business.Zach PattonWed, 02 Jun 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/06/senate-committee-passes-postal-overhaul-legislation/16836/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/05/senate-panel-to-mark-up-postal-legislation-next-week/16797/Postmaster general says several key issues in the bill and similar legislation in the House need to be resolved.Zach PattonWed, 26 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/05/senate-panel-to-mark-up-postal-legislation-next-week/16797/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/management/2004/05/house-panel-votes-to-require-reviews-of-federal-programs/16733/Bill would amend the Government Performance and Results Act to mandate regular evaluations of all programs.Zach PattonThu, 20 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2004/05/house-panel-votes-to-require-reviews-of-federal-programs/16733/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/05/panel-passes-bill-to-increase-benefits-and-hiring-incentives/16722/Measure includes recruitment and retention bonuses, comp time and enhanced vacation benefits for mid-career hires.Zach PattonWed, 19 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/05/panel-passes-bill-to-increase-benefits-and-hiring-incentives/16722/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/management/2004/05/postal-unions-raise-concerns-about-senate-reform-bill/16712/Draft legislation includes a provision that could reduce compensation for postal employees injured on the job.Zach PattonTue, 18 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2004/05/postal-unions-raise-concerns-about-senate-reform-bill/16712/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/05/officials-pledge-to-make-headway-against-airport-delays/16716/Zach PattonTue, 18 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/05/officials-pledge-to-make-headway-against-airport-delays/16716/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/management/2004/05/postal-service-overhaul-clears-first-hurdle/16684/House Government Reform Committee unanimously approves biggest overhaul of postal operations in more than 30 years.Zach PattonThu, 13 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2004/05/postal-service-overhaul-clears-first-hurdle/16684/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2004/05/paperwork-reduction-plan-progresses/16686/House committee members target the IRS, which accounts for more than 80 percent of federal regulatory paperwork.Zach PattonThu, 13 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2004/05/paperwork-reduction-plan-progresses/16686/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2004/05/senate-panel-to-give-diploma-mills-the-third-degree/16631/While investigating fake degree-granting institutions, GAO auditors obtained two diplomas under a Senate leader's name.Zach PattonMon, 10 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2004/05/senate-panel-to-give-diploma-mills-the-third-degree/16631/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2004/05/draft-postal-overhaul-bill-draws-criticism-from-mailers/16596/The bill would not grant the agency the broad rate-setting freedom recommended by the President's Commission on the Postal Service.Zach PattonTue, 04 May 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2004/05/draft-postal-overhaul-bill-draws-criticism-from-mailers/16596/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/04/postal-service-offers-overhaul-bill-wish-list/16540/Zach PattonFri, 23 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/04/postal-service-offers-overhaul-bill-wish-list/16540/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/management/2004/04/postal-overhaul-bill-unlikely-to-move-this-year-key-aides-say/16508/Zach PattonThu, 22 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2004/04/postal-overhaul-bill-unlikely-to-move-this-year-key-aides-say/16508/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2004/04/senate-panel-oks-rail-maritime-security-bills/16434/Zach PattonThu, 08 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2004/04/senate-panel-oks-rail-maritime-security-bills/16434/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/management/2004/04/aggressive-timetable-set-for-postal-overhaul-legislation/16396/Zach PattonWed, 07 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2004/04/aggressive-timetable-set-for-postal-overhaul-legislation/16396/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/03/lawmakers-begin-drafting-postal-overhaul-legislation/16338/Zach PattonTue, 30 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/03/lawmakers-begin-drafting-postal-overhaul-legislation/16338/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/03/treasury-secretary-postal-service-should-pay-military-retirees/16302/Zach PattonWed, 24 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/03/treasury-secretary-postal-service-should-pay-military-retirees/16302/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2004/03/senators-call-for-rail-security-enhancements/16297/Michael Posner and Zach PattonTue, 23 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2004/03/senators-call-for-rail-security-enhancements/16297/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/management/2004/03/obscure-rule-aids-democrats-in-getting-information-from-agencies/16279/Zach PattonFri, 19 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2004/03/obscure-rule-aids-democrats-in-getting-information-from-agencies/16279/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2004/03/homeland-security-urged-to-increase-focus-on-railroads/16237/Zach PattonTue, 16 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/defense/2004/03/homeland-security-urged-to-increase-focus-on-railroads/16237/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/management/2004/03/senate-panel-continues-review-of-postal-overhaul-recommendations/16188/Zach PattonTue, 09 Mar 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/management/2004/03/senate-panel-continues-review-of-postal-overhaul-recommendations/16188/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/02/house-panel-votes-to-strengthen-sec-in-fighting-investor-fraud/16007/Zach PattonThu, 26 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/02/house-panel-votes-to-strengthen-sec-in-fighting-investor-fraud/16007/Newshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/02/opm-backs-postal-payment-of-workers-military-retirement-benefits/15995/Zach PattonWed, 25 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2004/02/opm-backs-postal-payment-of-workers-military-retirement-benefits/15995/Pay & Benefitshttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/02/senate-chair-criticizes-bushs-proposed-first-responder-cuts/15985/Zach PattonTue, 24 Feb 2004 00:00:00 -0500http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/2004/02/senate-chair-criticizes-bushs-proposed-first-responder-cuts/15985/News