Pay & Benefits
Pay-banding pros and cons
Why some federal managers and employees don’t like pay-banding—and why some love it.
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Mixed security found at federal buildings in Washington
While federal officials worry about anthrax arriving in the mail, some agencies are neglecting to pay attention to what’s coming through their front doors. A Government Executive staff report found mixed security at federal buildings in Washington.
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HHS chief presses for funds to combat bioterrorism
The Bush administration, responding swiftly to the anthrax scare, asked Congress Wednesday to approve another $1.5 billion to combat terrorism and bolster federal efforts to respond to chemical weapons attacks.
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Anthrax scare shuts down House; Senate stays open
Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle and Minority Leader Trent Lott vowed to keep the Senate open, while the House of Representatives decided to shut down so that House facilities could be checked for anthrax contamination.
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