Management
FAA chief calls for greater federal role in aviation security
The federal government must have greater authority to manage the workers who screen passengers at the nation’s airports, Jane Garvey, head of the Federal Aviation Administration, said in a speech at the National Press Club Wednesday.
Management
White House legislation includes more buyouts, bonuses and flexible hiring
Federal managers could offer $25,000 buyouts, make on-the-spot hiring decisions and design personnel systems that could be permanently exempt from Title V of the Civil Service Code under legislation unveiled by the White House Monday.
Management
FBI turns to contractors for translation help
The FBI is hiring contractors to fill its critical shortage of Arabic, Farsi and Pashto translators.
Defense
Office of Homeland Security needs more power, lawmakers say
The new White House Office of Homeland Security lacks the budgetary authority and staff resources to coordinate the efforts of the dozens of agencies that play a role in protecting the nation against terrorism, according to several members of Congress and public administration experts.
Management