Defense

DHS keeping close eye on rebuilding funds, official says

Reconstruction coordinator Donald Powell argues that disaster assistance law is restrictive.

Management

Reform Fantasy

Federal managers should accept reality: There ain’t gonna be no personnel reform. So says a longtime federal human resources expert.

News

E-Gov at Five Years, Part Three: Funding Wars

Congressional appropriators have repeatedly blocked e-government funding, despite administration claims it ultimately will lead to cost savings.

News

FAA Adds Post-Crash Control

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News

Deserters Get Paychecks

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News

That's My Final Offer!

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News

Brownie Keeps Firing

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Management

Agencies ordered to probe employee satisfaction

OPM prescribes questions for newly required annual employee survey.

Defense

Report: FEMA urban rescue teams understaffed, unprepared

Lawmakers may seek funding fix.

Tech

Laptops with sensitive data stolen from Education contractor

Theft is second reported data breach at department this month.

Oversight

Closing the Gap

Republicans gain ground in latest polling on congressional matchups.

Management

EEOC reorganization a highlight, departing chairwoman says

Operational challenges of Sept. 11 helped agency prepare for Katrina, says Cari Dominguez.

Tech

E-Gov at Five Years, Part Two: Waiting for Success

The Bush administration made grand promises for its e-government initiatives, but the results have been mixed.

News

FEB Web Site (Almost) Back

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The Park Service at 90

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Firefighter, Firestarter

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Management

Commerce expands pay-for-performance project

Miami NOAA employees join union expressly to participate in new system.

Defense

FEMA chief wants to meet hiring goals -- and then some

On Katrina’s anniversary, agency still seeks part-time emergency workers on Gulf Coast.

Tech

Agencies ordered to report on FOIA improvement efforts

OMB directs agencies to include assessments of progress in upgrading Freedom of Information Act processes in annual e-government reports.

News

Treasury seeks another round of bids for telecom contract

The Treasury Department had expected to award contract by now, but instead asks for more “best and final offers.”