News

Hill leaders reach deal on fiscal 2004 spending levels

In a matter of minutes Thursday, the bicameral congressional leadership and Appropriations Committee chairmen worked out a tentative deal to break the logjam that has delayed the start of the fiscal 2004 appropriations process.

Management

Printing office to retain monopoly power

The Government Printing Office will continue its century-old monopoly on federal agencies’ printing jobs, under an agreement the Bush administration announced Friday. The agreement ends Office of Management and Budget Director Mitch Daniels’ year-long quest to let agencies avoid using the printing office as their middle man.

Tech

Homeland Security unveils new cybersecurity division, seeks chief

The Homeland Security Department on Friday officially unveiled its cybersecurity division, but the unit still lacks a leader.

Pay & Benefits

Vetted

The Senate approves a provision that would allow more disabled vets to draw their full retirement and disability benefits.

News

TSP funds grow in May

All five of the funds in the 401k-style Thrift Savings Plan increased in May, marking the second month of positive returns for the funds this year.