News
Lawmakers eye several strategies for flu funding
Congress hammering out response to Bush request for $7.1 billion.
Defense
Fingerprint checks for truckers called too costly
Industry executives ask lawmakers to consider less burdensome system.
News
Bush's plan to fight bird flu relies on technology initiatives
President calls for worldwide monitoring and surveillance, Web site to keep public informed.
News
IRS commissioner: Agencies have too many management chiefs
Chiefs don’t necessarily need a direct line to department secretaries, Mark Everson says.
News
Program reviews strain OMB, agency staff
Assessments fail to provide enough specific suggestions for improvement, GAO says.
Pay & Benefits
Law enforcement personnel proposal vexes unions
Labor groups express concern that plan would grant OPM too much power.
Defense
Shipbuilders hope new Navy chief will resist budget cuts
December 2004 document had recommended cutting aircraft carrier fleet and slashing purchases of DD(X) destroyer.
Defense