Management

Satisfaction with government services drops

For the first time since 2002, American Customer Satisfaction Index score for public services has decreased.

Pay & Benefits

2006 Getaways

Our federal leave calculator will help you plan next year’s annual leave.

News

Troops vs. Weapons

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Do Not Call, Or It'll Cost You $5 Million

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Only 11 Counterfeiting Days Until Christmas

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Louisiana governor blames Katrina failures on levees

Lawmakers say they will be hard-pressed to grant more aid without seeing concrete spending plans.

Management

Final budget-cutting vote may be delayed until January

Acting majority leader did not commit Wednesday to bringing reconciliation bill up before Congress adjourns for the holidays.

Defense

Conferees keep Navy destroyer program at two shipyards

Navy has backed "winner-take-all" strategy that would force shipyards to compete for contract.

News

Panel recommends Defense acquisition overhaul

Group suggests fewer cost-based competitions, a new funding mechanism and more communication with contractors.

Tech

Bush orders agencies to name chief FOIA officers

Agencies must develop plans within six months to streamline process of releasing information to public.

Pay & Benefits

Talks on Defense personnel system break down

Unions skip scheduled meeting with Pentagon oficials, saying they need more time to analyze new system’s details.

Management

Three agencies honored with top management awards

President’s Quality Awards go to the Social Security Administration and departments of State and Labor.

Defense

State Department presses for Darfur peacekeeping funds

Funding for U.S. contribution to mission slated to run out at end of the month unless Congress acts.

Management

Getting Serious

Charlie Allen is repackaging Homeland Security intelligence to boost the department's reputation.

News

Roosevelt's Radio Takeover

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Press Release Headline of the Day

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Signing Up Recruits

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Volunteer Boom

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Negotiators make second attempt on Labor-HHS spending measure

Conferees adjust conference report, adding $90 million more for rural health programs and cutting spending for flu preparedness by $120 million.

News

Border security measure opened to wide-ranging changes

Conservatives want votes on amendments that would place tougher restrictions on immigration.