Management

FEMA administrator wins management kudos

Both Democrats and Republicans agree that James Lee Witt, head of the Federal Emergency Management agency, represents the best the Clinton administration had to offer.

Management

Defense Secretary nominee won’t rule out more base closures

Defense Secretary-designate Donald Rumsfeld said at his confirmation hearing Thursday that he may recommend closing more military bases.

Management

Postal Service, FedEx form alliance

Management

Gore team hands out last reinvention awards

After seven years, the National Partnership for Reinventing Government will mark the end of its work Thursday by handing out the last of 1,378 Hammer Awards.

Management

Clinton administration awards last plain language prize

The National Partnership for Reinventing Government presented its final “No Gobbledygook” award Friday.

Management

Expanded customer satisfaction survey due in spring

An expanded version of the second annual governmentwide customer satisfaction survey will be released this spring, providing a broader look at how federal agencies are meeting customer expectations.

Management

Peacekeeping efforts transform the military

A decade of peacekeeping efforts has dramatically altered the U.S. military. And much of the change has been for the better.