Pay & Benefits
Senators introduce bill to provide dental, vision benefits
Legislation would provide voluntary supplemental coverage to federal employees.
Management
House subcommittee trims IRS enforcement budget
Panel also cuts $800 million requested by the U.S. Postal Service for biohazard detection equipment.
Management
Inspectors general urge lawmakers to pass job security measures
Representatives of the IG community encourage Congress to advance a bill that provides protection against reprisals and establishes term limits.
News
Interior agencies win backing from House panel to recruit volunteers
But House Resources Committee expresses concern about use of volunteers in regulatory and legal jobs.
Tech
Gingrich calls for 'virtual public health service'
Former House speaker says federal government should commit 1 percent of health spending to improving health information technology.
Pay & Benefits
What's On Your Mind?
A Merit Systems Protection Board survey uncovers the issues most important to those involved in personnel reforms.
Defense
TSA deputy announces resignation
Stephen McHale plans to seek opportunities in the private sector.
Pay & Benefits
GAO prepares for pay system overhaul
The watchdog agency is now able to completely separate itself from the executive branch pay system.
Defense
Conferees may set spending levels in Defense bill
The move could put an end to the budget stalemate.
Defense
Airports seek billions for new baggage screening systems
Only 18 of the nation’s 440 commercial airports will have systems installed by 2006.
News
Senator pitches federal employment to congressional interns
A large, enthusiastic crowd turns out to hear Sen. John McCain extol the benefits of public service.
Management
Management Lit
Poolside reading lists indicate that federal managers are interested in improving their organizations.
Management
Defense, GSA officials vow to clean up contracting
‘No exceptions, no excuses,’ say agency leaders during announcement of new zero-tolerance policy.
News
Three departments reap benefits of new hiring flexibilities
Defense, HHS and Energy beat private-sector hiring average and attract highly qualified candidates.
Tech