Defense
Homeland security funds may shrink in 2004, key aide says
The top Senate aide for appropriations on Monday said federal funding for homeland security activities may be lower in fiscal 2004 than they are in the current year since Congress passed an emergency supplemental that boosted homeland security funding.
Defense
Health plans search for bioterror symptoms
A pilot program that joins the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and some private health plans could help officials to detect a bioterrorism attack before emergency rooms are overwhelmed.
Management
House Democrat seeks limits on agencies’ personnel freedom
A Democratic lawmaker is pushing for limits on federal agencies that want to change their personnel systems.
Defense
Lawmaker seeks delay on Defense personnel reform vote
The ranking member of the House Government Reform Committee is urging committee leaders to delay voting on the Defense Department’s recently unveiled proposal for a new civilian personnel system.
Pay & Benefits
Location, location
Changes to locality pay areas may remain at a standstill while OMB assesses new census information.
Management
Civil rights advocate sues EEOC
The leader of a federal employee anti-discrimination group recently filed a $900,000 lawsuit against the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission in federal court, alleging the agency allows biased judges to preside over hearings.
Management