News

TSA Bonuses Can't Buy Retention

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A Mall Makeover?

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Headline of the Day

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Defense

Appropriators tighten defense, security spending

Analyst says budgets show that Congress will continue to provide significant funding where needed to support critical missions.

Tech

Agencies close to satisfying cybersecurity law

Early numbers from reports submitted Oct. 1 show that 88 percent of systems will meet certification and accreditation requirements.

Management

Senate faces long post-election to-do list

Remaining work includes includes finishing nearly a half-trillion dollars worth of fiscal 2007 appropriations bills.

Tech

OMB: Management agenda will outlast Bush administration

Initiatives to address basic challenges for government will last, in some form, even without legislation, officials say.

Management

Forest Service moves hundreds of human resources jobs to New Mexico

Latest business consolidation slated to save the agency $22 million a year, but will cost some employees their jobs.

Management

Acquisition managers: We're overwhelmed with oversight

Growing scrutiny of contracting work could stifle innovation, according to industry group.

Defense

Protective service finalizes report on finances, but misses deadline

Lawmakers had asked for a description of how a budget shortfall developed at the Homeland Security division.

News

Mileage reimbursement could return to highest level ever

Federal employees could receive a 4-cent bump to 48.5 cents per mile next year in reimbursement for driving personal vehicles for work.

Pay & Benefits

Thrifty and Nifty

Check in on TSP returns, new contribution limits and some Web sites that aim to help you earn more.

News

Less Government, More Effectiveness

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No Glacier Bombs

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'Amazing' Air Force Downsizes, Recruits

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News And Analysis

Ramping Up

Sidebar to Making It Count

News And Analysis

The MBA Secretary

Labor's Elaine Chao shares her secrets for running a tight shop.

News And Analysis

Rapid Reaction

The Army is moving new equipment to soldiers faster than ever.

News And Analysis

Straight Shooter

Paul Denett offers an inside view of competitive sourcing.

News And Analysis

FEMA's Makeover

Acquisition chief Deidre Lee is getting ready for the next Katrina.