News
Medicare officials step up drug benefit enrollment efforts
Almost 70 percent of Medicare enrollees have signed up for the benefit so far; the deadline is May 15.
Management
Union continues campaign against outsourcing tax debt collections
NTEU launches Web site for public outreach and pushes bill to halt initiative.
Defense
Ex-FEMA director withholds endorsement of new nominee
James Lee Witt, who headed the agency in the Clinton administration, says he is encouraged by support for making FEMA independent again.
News
GSA releases updated per diem rates
Update covers rates for eight metropolitan regions through September.
Management
OMB: Agencies met March cost management deadline
Technology association says administration is moving too fast with earned value management technique.
Defense
Air Force chief argues for future cuts in reserve forces
Request comes as governors and National Guard leaders are fighting an Army decision to seek funding for 17,000 fewer Guard troops.
Defense
Homeland Security gets moving on border project
Department is looking for a contractor to help develop and integrate technology and infrastructure with border personnel.
Defense
Senator pushes Navy to reimburse Northrop for post-Katrina delays
Such costs are generally covered by insurance, but the defense giant and its insurer are in litigation.
Management
Managers’ groups unite in effort to influence personnel debate
New coalition will seek to add managers' and executives' voices to discussion dominated by labor unions and Bush administration.
Defense
Union officials criticize Bush’s choice for FEMA director
But David Paulison wins backing of some legislators.
Management
Report: State Department failed to justify premium travel
Of $140 million spent on first-class travel over 18 months, 67 percent was not properly authorized.
News
EEOC signs new financial management outsourcing pact
Agency will continue to rely on Interior Department’s National Business Center to keep its financial systems up and running.
Oversight