Defense
Ex-FEMA chief endorses Bush nominee
James Lee Witt, director in the Clinton administration, remains concerned about agency’s future within DHS.
Defense
Pentagon online travel system moves forward
An average of 6,000 flights are processed each day on the Defense Travel System.
News
OPM relaxes requirements for intern hiring program
Interns with high grades can skip some requirements for career appointments.
Pay & Benefits
Leftover Leave
Former federal employees are finally on track to receive proper compensation for unused annual leave.
Defense
Mandatory employment verification seen as privacy threat
Pilot program allowing employers to screen information from job applicants against federal databases has been a disaster, ACLU lawyer says.
Defense
Rice seeks better welcome for foreigners
State Department has decreased wait times for visa applicants, with 97 percent now receiving their visas within a day or two.
Defense
Davis joins push to restore FEMA’s independence
Position puts the House Government Reform Committee chairman at odds with leaders of other powerful committees.
News
Medicare officials step up drug benefit enrollment efforts
Almost 70 percent of Medicare enrollees have signed up for the benefit so far; the deadline is May 15.
Management
Union continues campaign against outsourcing tax debt collections
NTEU launches Web site for public outreach and pushes bill to halt initiative.
Defense
Ex-FEMA director withholds endorsement of new nominee
James Lee Witt, who headed the agency in the Clinton administration, says he is encouraged by support for making FEMA independent again.
News
GSA releases updated per diem rates
Update covers rates for eight metropolitan regions through September.
Management