Management
National Institutes of Health feels budget squeeze
Advocates say that NIH's purchasing power has fallen by roughly 10 percent since 2003.
Management
Accounting change could spur postal reform effort
Under proposed rule, Postal Service would report a projected $60 billion for retiree health benefits, according to head of group representing direct mailers.
Management
Agencies design state-of-the-art building for weather and climate prediction
Green features and technology readiness aimed at advancing mission and attracting top talent.
Defense
Ex-FEMA chief endorses Bush nominee
James Lee Witt, director in the Clinton administration, remains concerned about agency’s future within DHS.
Defense
Davis joins push to restore FEMA’s independence
Position puts the House Government Reform Committee chairman at odds with leaders of other powerful committees.
Management
Union continues campaign against outsourcing tax debt collections
NTEU launches Web site for public outreach and pushes bill to halt initiative.
Defense
Ex-FEMA director withholds endorsement of new nominee
James Lee Witt, who headed the agency in the Clinton administration, says he is encouraged by support for making FEMA independent again.
Management
OMB: Agencies met March cost management deadline
Technology association says administration is moving too fast with earned value management technique.
Management
Managers’ groups unite in effort to influence personnel debate
New coalition will seek to add managers' and executives' voices to discussion dominated by labor unions and Bush administration.
Defense
Union officials criticize Bush’s choice for FEMA director
But David Paulison wins backing of some legislators.
Management
Report: State Department failed to justify premium travel
Of $140 million spent on first-class travel over 18 months, 67 percent was not properly authorized.
Management
Senate Governmental Affairs leader may run as independent
Challenger to Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., ranking member of Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, says he's too supportive of President Bush.
Management
Treasury secretary’s vulnerabilities fall into the spotlight
White House said to be looking for a new Treasury chief capable of better persuading the public that the economy is strong.
Management
Lawmakers move to extend ethics requirements
Bill would extend cooling-off period for political appointees and procurement officials.
Management
SBA critic stops short of proposing agency's abolition
But researcher tells lawmakers only 3 percent of small firms use SBA's guaranteed loan program.
Management
Progress cutting improper payments may be overstated
Medicare program drove reported reductions for 2005, but improvement may be mostly on paper, GAO official says.
Management
Feds see drop in jobs defended against contractors in 2005
Last year’s public-private competitions will save $3.1 billion over five to 10 years, OMB says.
Management
As the Wall Crumbles
Intelligence and law enforcement agencies topple the information barrier.
Management