Management

Administration unveils targeted management agenda

A strapped military health care system, error-prone student aid programs, and substandard public housing are some of the specific federal management problems President Bush pledged to correct in his management agenda released Saturday.

Defense

Army, Navy want new personnel system sooner

The Army and Navy want to speed up their transition to the Defense Department integrated personnel and payroll system that is under development.

Defense

The Senator vs. the Army: A bureaucratic battle

The story of Sen. Bob Smith's crusade to get the Army to develop an anti-satellite weapon has all the elements: a crusading lawmaker, a multi-million-dollar defense contract, evidence of misuse of a government charge card, and even an accusation of sexual harassment.

Defense

Pentagon officials pledge to overhaul personnel policies

By next spring the Pentagon hopes to have the framework for a strategic human resources plan that could dramatically change the nature of career military service, for both uniformed and civilian employees.