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Group suggests compromise on homeland security personnel rules
A nonprofit group on Wednesday proposed a set of civil service reforms that could serve as a compromise in the battle between unions representing federal employees and the Bush administration over personnel rules for the new Department of Homeland Security.
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OMB halts more technology projects at agencies
The Office of Management and Budget has halted nearly $150 million in technology projects dealing with management systems at agencies slated to move into the new Homeland Security Department, OMB Director Mitch Daniels announced in a memorandum Tuesday.
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Building nations
In the Middle East, President Bush is proposing the same kind of nation-building effort he criticized the Clinton administration for undertaking in the Balkans.
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Transportation security chief seeks shift from law enforcement focus
The Transportation Security Administration needs to focus on customer service, not just law enforcement, the agency’s new leader told Government Executive in an exclusive interview.
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House defeats union rights amendment for federal employees
The House defeated an attempt to preserve the union rights of employees in the proposed Homeland Security Department on Friday.
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