Defense
Stakes high in battle between Rumsfeld, generals
Conflict represents worst breach in civilian-military relations in decades.
Tech
Agencies' e-gov grades slump
Quarterly score card shows falling marks due to agencies’ inability to shift funds to key programs, administration says.
Management
House spending allocations clash with White House priorities
Foreign aid would see the steepest percentage cut from Bush's request, but would still get an increase over last year.
Defense
Senate panel approves $517.7 billion defense bill
Committee overturns Pentagon plans for TRICARE fee hike, but unlike House, sticks to 2.2 percent pay raise requested by Bush.
Pay & Benefits
Voluntary Benefits
Here are some factors to consider if you’re thinking about joining the federal Voluntary Contributions program to boost your CSRS retirement benefits.
News
Fight looms over price tag of supplemental funding bill
Senate approves $108.9 billion in emergency funds; Bush has threatened veto of anything exceeding $94.5 billion.
Management
Park Service to introduce new score card for parks
Tool is designed to prioritize budget increases, but is useful for performance comparisons, too.
Defense
House committee rips lack of oversight in Katrina contracting
Agencies pledge to use better discretion, say more contingency deals have been awarded.
Pay & Benefits
FAA defends final labor contract offer
Despite mounting opposition, FAA chief Marion Blakey expects to implement final offer next month.
Pay & Benefits
International stocks lead April TSP earnings
Fixed-income bonds were the only fund to lose ground last month.
Defense
House panel OKs tougher steps to control weapons costs
Committee’s version of defense authorization bill also includes a 2.7 percent across-the-board pay raise for the military.
Management
Postal overhaul sponsors criticize proposed rate hike
Measure awaiting House-Senate negotiations would change the rate-setting process; decision on increase discouraged until bill is complete.
Pay & Benefits