Management
Losing Their Religion
For some people, using religious comp days to play golf can be a leap of faith.
Defense
Critics question federal preparedness for attacks on ports
Homeland Security officials say they would target response rather than shut down ports across the country.
Pay & Benefits
Agencies told to beef up executive performance rating systems
GAO report comes as Bush administration works to implement performance pay system for executives governmentwide.
Management
Senators urge funding to hire air traffic controllers
New employees must be trained before impending wave of retirements, they argue.
News
Despite USDA efforts, info on mad cow tests leaking out
Agency tries to keep a lid on test results, but publications report details.
Defense
Iraq rebuilding efforts plagued by persistent failures
A new series of independent assessments uncover serious personnel, financial management and security problems.
Tech
Homeland Security CIO could see funding cut for technologies
But legislation would elevate the CIO position to report directly to Secretary Tom Ridge.
Tech
Navy official says flawed technology could drive workers away
Admiral says delays in Navy Marine Corps Intranet project sap morale.
Oversight
The GOP's Mixed Week
President Bush gained ground in the presidential campaign, but Illinois Senate contender Jack Ryan was forced from his race.
Defense
Congress urged to address aging Defense helicopters
Modernization of fleet necessary, but lawmakers will face tough budget, technology choices.
Defense
Federal, industry officials at odds over maritime security funding
Gaps in spending cited as deadline looms for ports and shippers to come into compliance with new security standards.
Defense
Appropriators recognize Pentagon tech needs
Spending bill committee report signals that lawmakers understand importance of technology.
Defense
State, local officials lukewarm on base-closing delay
Many say they’d just as soon get the process over with next year, and not delay it until 2007, as some lawmakers have suggested.
News