Oversight

Stronger training urged for front-line supervisors

As agencies move to pay for performance, supervisors will need better "soft skills," report says.

Defense

Bush team to pick few fights over immigration bill add-ons

White House is opposed to one potential amendment, which would ease requirements for businesses to verify the legal status of employees.

Defense

Dems weigh new attempt to change course of Iraq war

Provision could be attached to the Defense spending bill, in a move some say is risky.

Oversight

Gaining Momentum

Recent survey shows the three top Democratic presidential candidates ahead in every combination of match-ups against the top four Republicans.

News

The Eternal Debate: Are Feds Overpaid?

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The Low-Tech Administration

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Private Screening Progresses

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Putting Robots Through Their Paces

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Defense

Senate may vote on immigration reform measure Friday

Timing and order of the amendment votes is being negotiated.

News

California court hears appeal in USGS age discrimination case

Scientists say 1995 reduction in force targeted older employees and whistleblowers.

Defense

FEMA announces advisory council membership

New panel meant to increase local focus and cooperation for emergency preparedness.

Oversight

Open government advocates slam report on FOIA reform

Former Justice FOIA chief says report is an "unfortunately transparent" attempt to make the situation look better than it is.

Defense

Forward Observer: Beware Iran Hawks

Taking on Iran while U. S. forces are bogged down in Iraq would be inadvisable.

Pay & Benefits

Report touts progress linking execs’ pay, performance

Performance awards outpace pay raises as a percentage of overall compensation increases.

News

The Bureaucrat as Hero

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Mocking a Mail Carrier

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Who Needs E-Mail?

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What 'Promotable' Really Means

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CIA Scandals: Blame the Bureaucrats

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Defense

Lawmaker questions status of traveler screening program

Federal officials use the program to assign a "risk assessment" score to travelers entering the country by land, sea and air.