Defense
State Department defends U.S. aid for tsunami victims
U.S. agencies and Pentagon mobilize to provide assistance, say more help is forthcoming.
News
Deadline approaches for eTravel
At the most, only three agencies will miss the Dec. 31 deadline for awarding an eTravel services contract, according to GSA officials.
Tech
Veterans Affairs spurs smart-card growth
"OneVA" card complies with a recent presidential directive requiring agencies to use a single smart card with the best technology available.
Pay & Benefits
Double Day Off
In January, Washington-area federal employees will receive two days off in one week.
Management
Use of “official time” for union activities drops
OPM hails 4 percent decrease in on-the-job time spent by labor leaders dealing with union issues.
News
Unlicensed lawyer worked on USDA bias claims
Advocates for black farmers in landmark civil rights suits seek renegotiation of settlements the attorney worked on.
Management
Homeland Security urged to audit use of special procurement rules
GAO says agency should gather more information about special category of high-tech acquisitions.
Tech
Collapse of costly VA computer system under investigation
The $278 million system was intended for eventual use by all Veterans Affairs Department hospitals but was closed this summer after a nine-month trial.
Management
Reaching the Fairway
A recently retired SES veteran looks to professional golf for his next career.
Defense
TSA scales back executive awards, boosts screener bonuses
Rank-and-file employees receive $20.7 million in cash bonuses for 2004, while executives get $540,000.
Management
Procurement policy chief signed off on Treasury telecom contract agreement
In an unusual move, David Safavian, head of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy, signed off on a Treasury-GSA deal to reexamine the contract after two years.
Management
State of Union address, budget submission slated for early February
Key events in the annual budget cycle will kick off two weeks after President Bush's second-term inauguration.
News
Rule allows agency officials, not employees, to protest A-76 decisions
GAO proposal implements provision of Defense authorization law clarifying the appeals process.
News