Defense
House approves Homeland Security headquarters lease
The Bush administration won approval from the House Wednesday for its plan to lease a headquarters for the Homeland Security Department, a move that could aid plans to locate the new department in Northern Virginia.
Management
Panel backs restructuring, reorganization of agencies
Rejuvenating the federal government requires reorganizing federal agencies into mega-departments, a new report by the National Commission on the Public Service said.
Management
Civilian agencies denounce new job competition deadlines
The Bush administration’s overhaul of federal outsourcing rules is drawing fire from civilian agencies that believe it sets unrealistic time frames and could sap resources from other White House management initiatives.
Management
Investigators probe theft of Defense medical records
Federal investigators are trying to find the thieves who stole computer equipment and medical records from a military contractor’s offices in mid-December.
Management
Printing office cuts price, wins bid to handle 2004 budget
OMB has picked the Government Printing Office to print the fiscal 2004 budget after threatening to contract out the job if the printing office couldn’t underbid private contractors.
Management
Recent Bush initiatives raise issue of lower morale
A series of recent decisions regarding pay, benefits and union rights have soured President Bush’s relationship with federal labor leaders and many of the people they represent. But the damage is not necessarily permanent.
Management