Management

Pentagon retools plans to privatize utilities at military bases

The Defense Department is retooling its plans to privatize utilities at military bases across the country after initial attempts to turn the systems over to contractors failed.

News

Bush administration signs off on VA job competition strategy

The Department of Veterans Affairs has developed a process that should allow it to meet a Bush administration target for competitive sourcing—potentially forcing more than 27,000 VA employees to compete for their jobs with private companies.

Defense

Dems continue to rap Ridge for failure to testify on Hill

Defense

Smarter profiling at the border is needed, experts say

As the INS focuses on keeping terrorists from entering the country, analysts are warning that screening must get smarter.

Pay & Benefits

Frequent flier miles rule finalized

Pay & Benefits

Shop around

The new federal long-term care insurance program may be the best deal for you. Then again, maybe it’s not.

News

IRS’ 10 deadly sins to remain deadly

Defense

Homeland security office to unveil national strategy in June

The Office of Homeland Security is scheduled to present a national strategy on preparing the United States for terrorist attacks to President Bush in June, a Bush administration official said.