Management

Both sides claim victory in airport security agreement

Both Republicans and Democrats claimed victory Thursday, as the House and Senate struck a historic deal on a deal that would largely federalize the aviation security workforce.

News

Committee rips INS chief for tardy testimony

Management

Congress passes bill federalizing airport security

The House and Senate approved the conference report on aviation security today, clearing the way for a presidential signature, possibly before the Thanksgiving recess.

News

Reagan Building highlights security vs. public access debate

Fearing a terrorist attack, U.S. Agency for International Development workers at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington want to close the parking garage off from the public.

Defense

Taliban leader reportedly on the run

Pay & Benefits

GSA takes over paycheck processing for OPM

News

State Department works to create brand of the free

While the American military fights in Afghanistan, civilians are waging a separate, but important, campaign in Washington: to remake the image of the United States in the Muslim world.

Management

House, Senate negotiators strike deal to federalize airport security

House and Senate conference committee leaders have reached a tentative deal on aviation security that will dramatically overhaul the system and federalize airport security employees, at least for the immediate future.

News

Bipartisan group backs bioterrorism boost

Tech

White House crafting cybersecurity plan

News

Foreign Service officers push for more discipline

Foreign Service officers are pushing for more discipline and better training for their elite diplomatic corps.

Pay & Benefits

Planning annual leave

Starbucks is already serving coffee in festive holiday cups. You know what that means. It’s time to start planning your annual leave schedule for 2002.