Pay & Benefits

Social Security Administration settles race discrimination suit

The Social Security Administration agreed Friday to pay $7.75 million to settle a discrimination suit lodged by 2,200 black male employees in 1995.

Defense

Transportation Secretary occupies an unlikely space: center stage

When Norman Mineta was named Transportation Secretary, one of his predecessors told him the job was "a snap." Then the Sept. 11 attacks happened.

Management

Pentagon wants out of OMB competitive sourcing plan

In a possible setback for one of President Bush’s signature government reforms, the Defense Department does not plan to meet Office of Management and Budget targets for opening federal jobs to the private sector.