Defense
Grant issued for study of new military anthrax vaccine
Seattle research team gets $3.5 million for study of artificial molecules that could lead to improved test of effectiveness of vaccines.
Management
Immigration agency seeks to upgrade toll-free service
Some calls being routed from contractors to federal employees in an effort to cut waiting times.
Management
Federal workers get three-hour window to vote
Excused absences for voting purposes rarely needed due to polling locations’ extended times, OPM says.
Management
Postal Service tinkers with workers’ salaries
Pay for performance should not include factors outside postmasters’ control, group urges.
Pay & Benefits
Eleven agencies win approval to raise executive pay
OPM and OMB certify that the agencies have implemented new performance appraisal systems for senior executives.
Defense
Nuclear plants meet deadline for security improvements
Industry group says all 103 plants have implemented increased security measures in response to changes ordered by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Management