Management

Senators blast Bush competitive sourcing plan

A bipartisan group of senators assailed a Bush administration plan to let private firms bid on thousands of federal jobs Wednesday, saying the measure could hamper federal recruiting efforts and weaken the civil service.

Defense

Truth be told

The leak about a ministry of truth at the Pentagon was a huge favor for all Americans.

Defense

Aviation safety agency picks recruiting firm, sets screener pay

The Transportation Security Administration has picked a recruiting firm to hire more than 30,000 baggage screeners and issued a pay range for the new workers.

Defense

Pentagon to launch new anthrax vaccination program

Defense

Bill seeks to open info pipeline between feds, 'first responders'

The leaders of a House anti-terrorism subcommittee have introduced legislation to open the lines of communication between federal agencies and the "first responders" to emergencies.