Pay & Benefits
Court rejects TSP board’s $350 million lawsuit
The board that runs the federal Thrift Savings Plan cannot sue a contractor over a failed computer system modernization, a federal judge has ruled. The board is appealing the ruling.
Management
Effort to adjust federal staffing overseas stalled
The government has little to show for a two-year effort aimed at “rightsizing” the federal workforce serving overseas, the General Accounting Office has found. But the Bush administration may force a reshuffling of civil servants abroad in coming years.
Management
High court takes a pass on reverse discrimination case
The Supreme Court Tuesday abandoned its plan to rule on a major challenge to federal agencies' affirmative action programs.
Management
Congress passes bill federalizing airport security
The House and Senate approved the conference report on aviation security today, clearing the way for a presidential signature, possibly before the Thanksgiving recess.
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