News

New city-pair contracts feature advance-purchase discounts

Federal travelers will have an incentive to plan their business trips early this year, thanks to a new airfare program negotiated by the General Services Administration.

Defense

New Defense budget alters military-civilian pay parity picture

The Bush administration's announcement this week that it will seek a 5 percent pay raise for all military personnel next year has thrown another curve into this year's debate over military-civilian pay parity.

News

Graying of the federal workforce continues, report says

The graying of the federal workforce will continue unless efforts are made to limit workforce downsizing, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office.

Management

Mismanagement 'shocking,' says outgoing Senate panel chair

Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Tenn., Tuesday issued a comprehensive report detailing management problems in the government as a whole and at individual agencies, imploring the Bush administration to address the situation.

Management

Bush team moves to overturn contractor 'blacklisting' rules

Two rules will be issued Tuesday that portend the demise of controversial contractor ethics regulations issued at the end of the Clinton administration.

Management

FAA managers say air traffic control oversight lacking

Management cuts and pay inequity in the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic control operations are contributing to declining safety in the skies, agency managers told a House panel Wednesday.

Management

Agencies get finances in order

For the first time ever, half of the 24 largest federal agencies have submitted clean and on-time audit opinions to Congress.

Travel

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