Management
Key federal employee advocates retain seats in midterms
If Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., wins his bid to become House majority leader, civil servants would have a well-placed champion.
Defense
Former intelligence official selected for top Defense spot
Former CIA chief Robert Gates recently was in Iraq as part of group assessing options for continued U.S. involvement in the country.
Pay & Benefits
Federal recruiters told to aim young
Energy Department official floats the idea of something like a GI Bill for federal scientists.
Defense
Bush announces Rumsfeld resignation
Move comes swiftly after sweeping Democratic gains in midterm elections.
News
Congress presents hurdles for activist president's agenda
Bush's plans for revamping the tax code and entitlement programs, already ambitious, now face an even more difficult path.
News
With victory comes battle for top leadership spots
Steny Hoyer, D-Md., moves to shore up bid to be House majority leader.
Management
Dems take control of House, changing oversight dynamics
Democrats likely to set more proactive agenda on federal employee issues, increase scrutiny of executive branch operations.
Tech
E-voting glitches give election watchers pause
More than a third of counties are administering elections this year on new equipment, according to a report released this fall.
Management
GSA centralizes emergency response resources
Agency eliminates old office to create new, enhanced one to meet needs of first responders and others.
Management
IRS still planning public-private contest for computer services
Competition could encompass 2,000 jobs, but a request for proposals scheduled to be released last month has been delayed.
News
Justice, OPM dispatch hundreds of poll watchers
Monitors observe polling places around the country to report on potential Voting Rights Act violations.
Management
More aggressive tax collections pushed as deficit reduction tool
Amount the IRS actually would be able to gain through stronger enforcement efforts is unclear, however.
Oversight