Management

House panel orders cuts in benefits spending, pushes pay parity

The budget resolution passed by the House Budget Committee on Thursday proposed a $39.46 billion cut in spending on federal benefits programs over the next 10 years. The House panel also approved a provision supporting military-civilian pay parity.

Management

Davis seeks to put reorganization on fast track

President Bush needs the flexibility to reorganize federal agencies as the nation faces the prospect of war and security threats loom, House Government Reform Committee Chairman Tom Davis, R-Va., said Monday.

Management

Three former officials call for fewer political appointees

Three former political appointees told House lawmakers Thursday that reducing the number of appointees would help the government run more efficiently and improve the morale of career civil servants.