Defense
House leaders grappling with next step on first-responder measure
Battles continue to rage over how to set a formula for distributing funds.
Defense
9/11 commissioner pushes Congress to act on recommendations
Former congressman pushes for laws making it easier for the government to hire and retain quality personnel to help fight the war on terrorism.
Management
Kerry backs 'Department of Wellness'
Democratic presidential candidate proposes new companion to Health and Human Services in campaign stop.
Management
Senate seeks to halt competition for immigration jobs
White House threatens to veto the spending bill over the provision, which mirrors one passed by the House over the summer.
Defense
Whistleblowers urge workers to disclose classified information
New legal support network established to protect federal employees who come forward with information.
Management
EEOC to vote on customer service center proposal
Commissioners have until Friday to weigh in on a proposal to let contractors run the center.
Pay & Benefits
Senate panel approves military-civilian pay parity
Senate Appropriations subcommittee votes to give federal workers a 3.5 percent pay raise in 2005.
Management
Senator renews attacks on revised version of job competition rules
Senate panel supports a measure to repeal the revised version of Circular A-76, the Bush administration’s rule book on competitive sourcing.
Management
Transition Management
A good management strategy is critical to getting an incoming presidential administration off to a solid start.
Defense
Senate panel weighs urgency of intelligence reforms
Timing of implementing reforms debated, along with the merits of the proposed national intelligence czar and other changes.
Management
Space facilities struggle to get back to business after hurricane
Storm damage may keep NASA from meeting a March target to resume shuttle flights.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Savings Plan funds grow slightly after losses in July
The F Fund, which invests in fixed-income securities, showed the largest gains.
Defense
Bush backs 'intelligence czar' with control over budgets
President embraces key recommendation of 9/11 commission that he had previously stopped short of endorsing.
Defense