Management

Postal funding could be tied to reform legislation

Efforts to reform the Postal Service are likely to become intertwined with the agency’s attempts to get emergency funding for its fight against anthrax attacks.

Management

White House continues to resist federalized airport security

Bush administration officials reaffirmed Monday that they want a new airport security system in which some, but not all, workers are put on the federal payroll.

Management

Bush warns against federalization of airport security

President Bush has urged Congress not to federalize baggage screeners at the nation’s airports.

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.