News
President signs fiscal 2005 omnibus spending bill
Measure includes 3.5 percent average pay raise for civil service employees.
Management
Bush to call for public-private transportation partnerships
Transporation Secretary Norman Mineta said such partnerships can save time and can cut construction costs by up to 40 percent.
Defense
Senate approves intelligence reform bill
Measure to create national intelligence director and overhaul intelligence apparatus now heads to President Bush.
Defense
Pentagon blames Air Force Academy leaders for sexual misconduct scandal
Pointing to a failed chain of command, Pentagon promises policy changes to prevent future mishandling of sexual assault accusations.
Defense
FDA asked to regulate advertising of anthrax vaccine
Lawyers hold up recent federal court ruling against the drug.
Management
Acquisition councils back share-in-savings contracts
Decision will likely expand the use of the controversial contracting method outside of the technology arena.
Management
Minor Adjustments
Often, the best outcome is incremental improvement, not the kind of jump in management effectiveness that agencies need.
Defense
House passes intelligence overhaul bill
Overcoming opposition of key legislators, measure passes by a wide margin and heads to the Senate.
Management
U.S. diplomats will have to serve in dangerous posts
New State Department policies implemented in wake of 9/11 will require demanding service for professional advancement.
Pay & Benefits
Bill eliminating TSP open seasons headed to White House
Legislation includes financial literacy language.
Defense
Former commander calls for new military-civilian planning organization
Problems in Iraq were realized years ago, but government did not force interagency planning, says retired Marine general.
News
Argument leads to stabbing at USDA headquarters
Suspect in attack on contract employee is believed to know the victim.
News
Candidates flock to Senior Executive Service development program
OPM says 3,200 apply for 20 open slots in new SES candidate development program.
Management