Defense

Greater coordination called for at biological labs

Energy IG says more needs to be done to coordinate laboratory work and integrate facilities with other federal agencies.

News

GSA unveils details of reorganization

New Federal Acquisition Service will have six offices around the country to provide services and a national office to set policy.

Defense

Florida officials lobby BRAC panel to shift Virginia base

Sunshine State urges panel members to move Master Jet Base at Oceana Naval Air Station, Va., to Florida's Cecil Field.

Defense

Justice Department effort to eavesdrop on airline passengers challenged

Privacy groups ask FCC to reject proposal, saying matter first should be debated by Congress.

Pay & Benefits

Performance Pay: A History

Pay for performance in government isn’t exactly a new concept.

News

Wired

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News

Off The List

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News

White House postal plan missing Senate stamp of approval

Key backer of reform says Bush administration "can do better" than compromise it has floated.

Defense

Virginia lawmakers get last chance to salvage jet base

About 10,000 military and civilian jobs are on the line at Master Jet Base at Oceana Naval Air Station.

Management

Energy employees win appeal of outsourcing decision

Successful bid protest will force agency officials to rethink maintenance contract.

News

Agencies seek to iron out student loan repayment details

Some are making broader use of authority than others.

News

Astronaut handyman repairs heat shield

After ride on robot arm, spacewalker plucks out protusions that may have imperiled shuttle’s return to Earth.

Defense

Homeland Security agency begins hiring after lengthy hiatus

DHS officials say financial problems at Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau that led to hiring freeze are being addressed.

Management

EPA scientists criticize agency management

Internal survey shows scientists in research and development labs and centers do not trust their managers and believe that their views are not considered.

Management

Crisis Management

There is a method to the madness.

News

Handyman's Best Friend

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Buckling Down

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News

That's Just Crazy!

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Defense

Transportation agency in data flap with Alaskans

Group alleges agency may have destroyed personal travel records.

Defense

Pentagon employees seek continued hold on anthrax vaccination program

Plaintiffs argue that vaccine used in the program has never been formally found safe or approved for use against inhalation anthrax.