Management
Postal Service projects $1.8 billion budget shortfall
Rate increase will not offset shortage, officials say.
Defense
Former FEMA director says agency was gutted
Michael Brown initially blames state and local officials for Hurricane Katrina problems, but concedes under questioning that the federal government also failed.
Management
Demonstration projects find success in personnel reform
Opponents argue that small-scale experiments are not applicable governmentwide.
Management
Postal workers' union criticizes reform bill provisions
Long-time supporter of postal overhaul legislation echoes concerns expressed by Postal Service Board of Governors.
Tech
Report: Air traffic system vulnerable to cyberattacks
GAO says FAA has not met standards for training employees to detect security breaches.
Defense
Pentagon begins review of law on military's domestic role
Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld says department is examining 1878 Posse Comitatus Act to determine whether revisions are needed.
Defense
Democrats push for outside Katrina panel to investigate agency response
Believing that oversight of the agency response will be lacking, House Democrats are pushing for a 9/11 commission-style inquiry.
Oversight
Waiting for the Rebound
As President Bush's job approval rating remains low, a quick fix eludes President Bush.
Defense
Tech firms land hurricane work as oversight is urged
Roughly $18 million of the $240 million in hurricane-related contracts has gone to technology companies.
Defense
House leader: Keep feds out of disaster response
House Majority Leader Tom DeLay said local first responders should remain in charge.
Management
Nearly one-third of Farm Service Agency offices targeted for closure
Last week, Senate amended Agriculture appropriations bill to restrict USDA's authority to close county offices.
Defense
Subcommittee quickly moves Defense spending bill
$442 billion bill is $7 billion below Pentagon's budget request.
News
Small businesses struggle to win hurricane relief contracts
In Katrina's wake, big companies appear to have a competitive advantage.
Management
Whistleblower protections in limbo
Labor Department weighs whether certain protections apply to federal employees.
News