News
New city-pair contracts feature advance-purchase discounts
Federal travelers will have an incentive to plan their business trips early this year, thanks to a new airfare program negotiated by the General Services Administration.
Defense
New Defense budget alters military-civilian pay parity picture
The Bush administration's announcement this week that it will seek a 5 percent pay raise for all military personnel next year has thrown another curve into this year's debate over military-civilian pay parity.
News
Graying of the federal workforce continues, report says
The graying of the federal workforce will continue unless efforts are made to limit workforce downsizing, according to a new report from the Congressional Budget Office.
Management
Mismanagement 'shocking,' says outgoing Senate panel chair
Sen. Fred Thompson, R-Tenn., Tuesday issued a comprehensive report detailing management problems in the government as a whole and at individual agencies, imploring the Bush administration to address the situation.
Management
Bush team moves to overturn contractor 'blacklisting' rules
Two rules will be issued Tuesday that portend the demise of controversial contractor ethics regulations issued at the end of the Clinton administration.
Management
FAA managers say air traffic control oversight lacking
Management cuts and pay inequity in the Federal Aviation Administration's air traffic control operations are contributing to declining safety in the skies, agency managers told a House panel Wednesday.
Management