Tech

Homeland security budget boost not yet a reality

Technology firms are waiting for Uncle Sam to open the tap on a gusher of homeland security spending.

Pay & Benefits

Planning ahead

Doing your homework on long-term care insurance pays.

Management

GSA lowers schedule fee

Management

Lax controls at postal facilities result in missing money

About $6.3 million in cash and checks were stolen or embezzled from the Postal Service during fiscal 2001 because employees failed to follow security procedures, according to a new General Accounting Office report.

Defense

GOP plans to pass spending bills by Jan. 21

Defense

Ridge promises cooperation with union leaders

Homeland Security chief Tom Ridge has promised to involve federal union leaders in setting new personnel rules for the new Homeland Security Department, union leaders said.