Defense

New agency could bring new pay system

Federal employees who join the proposed Department of Homeland Security could end up under an entirely new pay system and lose their right to unionize under the Bush administration’s legislative proposal for the new department.

Defense

Panel to assess FBI reorganization plan

Former Attorney General Richard Thornburgh will head a congressionally appointed panel that will assess the FBI’s reorganization plans, the National Academy for Public Administration announced Friday.

Tech

Agencies to unveil e-signature prototype

The federal government is embarking on an initiative that could be the linchpin for revolutionizing government services and boosting the use of advanced Internet commerce.