MSPB says well-planned technology can help hiring process

Board encourages use of technology in the hiring process, but warns it must be accompanied by a significant investment in planning and personnel.

• David McGlinchey
• October 21, 2004

U.S., railroads said to set voluntary standards on toxic shipments in D.C.

Activists groups argue that trains carrying chlorine and other toxic materials should be re-routed away from the nation's capital.

• Joe Fiorill
• October 20, 2004

Process for resolving claims by federal military reservists called too slow

The Office of Special Counsel takes an average of nearly five months to process claims under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act, according to GAO.

• David McGlinchey
• October 19, 2004

TSA revamps annual screener recertification tests

Some worry that tests are still plagued with problems.

• Chris Strohm
• October 18, 2004

EEOC touts progress in cutting case inventory

Civil rights enforcement agency also boasts faster turnaround on federal sector cases.

• Amelia Gruber
• October 18, 2004

Tobacco buyout could end jobs of USDA employees

Agreement could lead to dismantling of the department's Tobacco Division.

• Emily Heil
• October 18, 2004

Some federal reservists may reclaim lost time off

OPM directive opens the door for federal employees who are military reservists to file claims for time off that was wrongly taken away.

• David McGlinchey
• October 15, 2004

Safety officials encourage federal workers to buckle up

Labor Department employees are reminded to buckle up, and the message soon will go out to the rest of the federal workforce.

• David McGlinchey
• October 14, 2004

Union says prison cutbacks could put Martha Stewart at risk

American Federation of Government Employees says domestic diva’s incarceration shines unfavorable light on staff cutbacks at federal prisons.

• David McGlinchey
• October 8, 2004

Conferees nearing an agreement on defense authorization

• Amy Klamper
• October 5, 2004

Executives' association challenges conflict-of-interest interpretation

Office of Government Ethics limits work activities of executives who take positions on Senior Executives Association board.

• Shawn Zeller
• October 4, 2004

Cybersecurity chief calls it quits after a year

Resignation is sudden, but not a surprise to some.

• Shane Harris
• October 1, 2004

Quick action expected on omnibus in November

• Peter Cohn
• October 1, 2004

Analysis predicts drop in first responder funding

Lawmakers may bow to pressure from the Bush administration, report finds.

• Amelia Gruber
• September 30, 2004

IRS measuring effect of “10 Deadly Sins”

Officials are still in the early stages of measuring the effect of Section 1203 on tax enforcement, GAO says.

• David McGlinchey
• September 29, 2004

Contractor to run governmentwide hotel booking program

Travel services company tapped to manage the Federal Premier Lodging Program.

• Daniel Pulliam
• September 28, 2004

Florida Navy facilities fall victim to hurricane winds

Damage from Hurricane Ivan to installations in Florida Panhandle likely to total hundreds of millions of dollars.

• George Cahlink
• September 27, 2004

Subcommittee considers how to combat diploma mill fraud

Retired FBI agent recommends assigning at least one agent to work full-time investigating questionable educational institutions.

• Alyson Klein
• September 24, 2004

Rumsfeld would advise veto over base-closing delay

Timing of planned return of 70,000 U.S. forces from overseas and the scheduled BRAC round "are linked together tightly," Defense secretary says.

• Congress Daily
• September 24, 2004

Critics say USDA, HHS bow to lobbyists on food pyramid

One proposed solution: shift the process of setting dietary guidelines to the National Academies of Science.

• Emily Heil
• September 21, 2004