Management

Postal workers sue over anthrax exposure

A group of Washington-area Postal Service employees who claim they were deliberately left in harm’s way during the 2001 anthrax attacks plan to file a class action suit Wednesday against the agency.

Management

Small union wages big war on privatization

The National Air Traffic Controllers Association is waging a tough—and so far, highly successful—battle against privatization at control towers.

Defense

Homeland Security finance law unnecessary, official says

Legislation designed to enhance financial management and accountability at the Homeland Security Department is well-intentioned but unnecessary, a key department official said.

Management

Lawmakers want Iraq contracting process restructured

Several lawmakers said Wednesday the contracting process for rebuilding Iraq should be restructured because it is costing an excessive amount of money and is preventing Iraqis from helping to rebuild their own country.

Management

Agencies set widely varying job competition targets

Two months after the Bush administration eliminated governmentwide numerical targets for competitive sourcing, 21 agencies have settled on a wide range of individual goals, according to the Office of Management and Budget.