Management
House to consider postal bill next week
Responsibility for agency's military pensions still up in the air.
Management
Shuttle to try for Tuesday launch
Despite tests and repairs, uncertainly continues about why a fuel gauge isn’t working.
Management
Management score card sees more green
Labor becomes first department to earn top marks in every major category.
Management
FAA rejects appeals of outsourcing decision
Ruling upholds agency’s decision to award flight service jobs to Lockheed.
Management
Subcommittee approves $82.8 billion Veterans Affairs bill
Bill includes $2 billion in emergency health care funding.
Management
FAA and air traffic controllers begin talks on union contract
Administration seeks to curb controllers’ salaries.
Management
The Fine Print of Firing
HR offices have a lot to learn about appeal rights for employees who get the ax.
Defense
Former Air National Guard director under investigation
Pentagon inspector general investigating allegations of federal ethics violations by retired Maj. Gen. Paul Weaver.
Management
With holds on nomination lifted, Senate approves FDA chief
But one key senator says Lester Crawford "has not stepped up to the plate" to address agency's "structural, personnel, cultural, and scientific problems."
Management
Lawmakers scold IRS for moving to close assistance centers
Members ask agency to suspend closures, as mandated in House-passed appropriations bill that is pending in Senate.
Management
House panel chief aims to tame government
Rep. Tom Davis, R-Va., has spent the past two years focused on civil service reform, improving financial management practices and streamlining procurement processes.
Tech
Vendors challenge claim that eTravel cuts out small firms
Program leaves room for small companies to do business with agencies, industry officials say.
Management
Shuttle launch put off again
Experts will crawl inside engine compartment to work out fuel gauge problem.
Management
Prison industries overhaul bill stalls in House committee
Usually faithful Republicans block approval of bill requiring federal prisons to compete with private companies when selling goods to agencies.
Management
Former House Speaker recommends public-private partnership for National Zoo
Proposal is among 20 federal management reforms that Newt Gingrich proposed before a House subcommittee.
Management
NASA teams probe shuttle’s fuel gauge problem
Agency won’t be ready for second launch attempt for as long as two weeks.
Management
House, Senate GOP may approve more than $3 billion for VA
Money would cover budget shortfall projected by department officials.
Management
Balky fuel system shuts down shuttle
NASA’s effort to return to space postponed as unexplained malfunction delays launch.
Defense
Management directorate left intact under DHS overhaul plans
Undersecretary for Management Janet Hale will keep her position.
Management