Management
FAA chief calls for greater federal role in aviation security
The federal government must have greater authority to manage the workers who screen passengers at the nation’s airports, Jane Garvey, head of the Federal Aviation Administration, said in a speech at the National Press Club Wednesday.
News
Former Defense secretaries push for base closures
A group of former Defense secretaries has signed a letter to Congress calling for another round of military base closures.
Pay & Benefits
House panel laments health premium hikes
In what has become an annual event, the House civil service panel on Tuesday complained about the rising costs of health care coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP).
Defense
Pentagon announces money-saving management initiatives
The Defense Department kicked off its “battle on bureaucracy” today, announcing plans to streamline hiring practices, simplify financial management rules and expand acquisition reforms.
Pay & Benefits
President seeks higher pay limit, more annual leave for federal executives
Senior federal executives would have a higher pay limit and could get more annual leave, under legislation proposed by the Bush administration Monday.
Pay & Benefits