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White House postal plan missing Senate stamp of approval
Key backer of reform says Bush administration "can do better" than compromise it has floated.
Defense
Virginia lawmakers get last chance to salvage jet base
About 10,000 military and civilian jobs are on the line at Master Jet Base at Oceana Naval Air Station.
Management
Energy employees win appeal of outsourcing decision
Successful bid protest will force agency officials to rethink maintenance contract.
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Agencies seek to iron out student loan repayment details
Some are making broader use of authority than others.
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Astronaut handyman repairs heat shield
After ride on robot arm, spacewalker plucks out protusions that may have imperiled shuttle’s return to Earth.
Defense
Homeland Security agency begins hiring after lengthy hiatus
DHS officials say financial problems at Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau that led to hiring freeze are being addressed.
Management
EPA scientists criticize agency management
Internal survey shows scientists in research and development labs and centers do not trust their managers and believe that their views are not considered.
Defense
Transportation agency in data flap with Alaskans
Group alleges agency may have destroyed personal travel records.
Defense
Pentagon employees seek continued hold on anthrax vaccination program
Plaintiffs argue that vaccine used in the program has never been formally found safe or approved for use against inhalation anthrax.
Defense
Lawmakers push Pentagon over science, tech programs
Bill would authorize $10.9 billion for science and technology programs.
News
Report outlines lessons of GAO personnel reforms
Watchdog agency has established market- and performance-based pay system and offered buyouts to longtime employees to become less "top-heavy."
Defense
Base closing panel winding up process
Site visits to wrap up next week, followed by several weeks of deliberations as commission prepares its recommendations.
Management
Safety repairs ordered on orbiting shuttle
Spacewalker will try to remove material on heat shield in risky procedure.
Management
Defense updates competitive sourcing software
Latest version further automates, standardizes cost calculations.
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