Management
Printing office to continue using paper format for 'nonessential' items
Agency plans, however, to increase electronic access to government documents.
Tech
GSA to establish $5 billion IT contract for disabled vet businesses
The governmentwide acquisition contract will help agencies fulfill requirements.
News
Labor union looks north for new members
As Bush administration policies clamp down on organized labor, Canada catches recruiters’ eyes.
Pay & Benefits
Three locality pay areas dropped for 2006
The president’s pay agent also decided to add three new areas next year.
Management
Pentagon investigating former officials working for contractors
Probe aims to determine if procurement executives violated federal conflict-of-interest laws.
News
Congress, Pentagon continue to fight over health care provision and job competitions
Rumsfeld questioned about whether Defense is implementing provision prohibiting it from favoring contractors that reduce costs by offering less comprehensive health coverage than federal employees get.
Defense
Rules expected next week on D.C. toxic rail shipment ban
Rail operator CSX and Transportation Department trying to have ban lifted.
Pay & Benefits
EPA employees report problems with pay system
Agency says any new system will have challenges, but problems with paychecks are rare.
News
Washington-area federal agencies close early due to snow
Emergency employees remain on the job under winter storm warning.
Defense
New passenger screening system expected to debut in August
TSA officials have not yet determined whether commercial data will be used to screen passengers.
Tech
Relocation expense tracking system operational
Agencies unable to afford a system for tracking relocation expenses can contract with a government business center.
Pay & Benefits
Overhaul Objections
A coalition of unions has filed a lawsuit in an effort to force the Defense Department to start over with its personnel reform effort.
Management
Postal Service prepares for rate hike despite strong financial results
CFO expects agency will earn $1 billion this year, break even next year.
Tech