Management
GPO revises policy for restricting public access to documents
New policy requires the printing office to consult with an agency several times before restricting public access to information.
Management
Senate to take up Bush Cabinet nominations
Senators will likely spend most of next week weighing Bush nominees--including a full day of debate on Condoleezza Rice's nomination to be Secretary of State.
Tech
OPM to set up centralized personnel records system
Web-based records management system is slated to save $740 million over the next 10 years.
Management
Bush begins second term prepared to fight for agenda
President outlines broad vision during inauguration speech, but stops short of discussing details of administration’s agenda.
Management
Education agenda, budget could make nominee's job tough
Implementing the department's 2002 five-year strategic plan would be one of nominee's first challenges.
Management
Powell lauds State Department employees in farewell address
"You are wonderful patriots who serve your nation as its troops in the far-flung outposts of American diplomacy," outgoing Secretary of State says.
Defense
Groups support FBI whistleblower's appeal
Legal brief argues that unnecessary secrecy denies the public access to government information about 9/11.
Management
DOE weighs random polygraph tests for employees
Proposal is designed to deter “damaging disclosures” by employees who aren't required to undergo mandatory lie-detector tests.
Management
Performance-based energy savings contracts may cost government
A form of share-in-savings contracts allow quick investment but cost agencies more in the long-run, says report.
Management
HHS nominee says Medicaid overhaul will be a priority
Senators also urge Michael Leavitt to push to find a permanent head for the Food and Drug Administration.
Management
House chairman to try again to give president broad reorganization powers
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., will reintroduce measure to give president authority to overhaul the federal organizational chart.
Management
White House set to propose lean budget
Poor-performing programs expected to take hits in fiscal 2006 submission early next month.
Management
Publications give executives new management tools, ideas
RAND book provides “mental warm-up exercises;” IBM report tells careerists and appointees how to get along.
Management
Potential Pentagon acquisition chief might face hurdles
Candidate well-liked but lacks private-sector experience required by law, Senate aides say.
Defense