Management

Pay, purchasing, technology top new House chairman’s agenda

Pay-for-performance measures, procurement reform, and improved technology systems will all see a renewed focus as Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., takes the helm of the House Government Reform Committee.

Pay & Benefits

New benefits in 2003

The pay and benefits boosts federal employees and retirees did—and didn't—receive in 2002.

Management

Los Alamos security chiefs reassigned

Tech

Energy management systems to go online

Defense

Transportation security chief says no to collective bargaining

Transportation Security Administrator James Loy issued an order Thursday prohibiting federal baggage and passenger screeners from unionizing, citing national security concerns.

Defense

House approves Homeland Security headquarters lease

The Bush administration won approval from the House Wednesday for its plan to lease a headquarters for the Homeland Security Department, a move that could aid plans to locate the new department in Northern Virginia.

Defense

Quick strikes

The Pentagon has approved an Iraq war plan that features rapid strikes to topple Saddam Hussein early in a potential conflict.