Management
Postal Service, mailing industry hope for overhaul by spring
Postal officials say if Congress doesn't move quickly, a hefty rate hike will be needed.
Management
Omnibus spending measure provides little wiggle room for agencies
The package of appropriations bills amounts to a freeze in domestic discretionary spending.
Defense
Bush orders CIA, FBI to boost hiring
The CIA must increase employment in key positions by 50 percent, while the FBI must create a specialized intelligence workforce.
Management
I Spy Mismanagement
The CIA's current turmoil is a predictable byproduct of woefully inadequate management and poor communication, say intelligence experts and management gurus.
Management
Postal officials immune from anthrax lawsuit, judge rules
Judge says employee allegations “shock the conscience,” but top postal officials do not bear civil liability.
Management
Job competition controversy a replay from previous years
Language limiting competitions once again dropped in the final hour of negotiations; supporters seek new strategy for next year.
Management
Senate confirms federal procurement chief
David Safavian to move into position that has been vacant for more than a year.
Management
Patent office gets more money, but fees may be diverted
Agency succeeds in winning specifically allocated funding to hire more examiners.
Management
White House reaches agreement to free up nominations
Incoming Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., had held up 172 Bush nominees in an effort to get his top science adviser a seat on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Defense
Pentagon decides to reopen competition for tanker contract
Move could frustrate Boeing's bid to provide KC-767 tankers to the Air Force.
Management
Amtrak headed toward failure, says inspector general
Lack of investment has caused delays and deterioration of rail system.
Defense
Senator reveals Air Force-Boeing e-mail exchanges, demands accountability
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., accuses Air Force of "either a systemic failure in procurement oversight, willful blindness or rank corruption."
Management
Agencies say GAO overlooked key issues in embassy construction audit
Program would assess fees to departments using space abroad, but complaints say agencies would have no say in embassy building.
Management
Congress drops effort to limit Bush job competition initiative
After White House veto threat, lawmakers drop provisions in omnibus appropriations bill that would have limited competitive sourcing effort.
Management
AID cancels commodities purchase as funds run low
Food aid advocates urge Bush administration to make immediate use of special trust fund and ask for supplemental appropriation next year.
Management
Web site encourages exchange of acquisition ‘best practices’
Site prompts flow of ideas between government and private sector.
Management
Management challenges abound, says Transportation IG
Amtrak, FAA struggle to balance budgets and maintain quality of train and air services.
Management