News
OPM approves hiring flexibilities for two agencies
OPM Director Kay Coles James grants direct hiring authority to the Homeland Security and Health and Human Services departments.
Defense
CIA Director Tenet resigns; to leave post in July
President Bush accepted his resignation Wednesday night; said he has done a "superb job."
Defense
House chairmen clash over first responder funding bill
Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Don Young, R-Alaska, says Homeland Security Committee should focus on oversight, not legislation.
News
Grounded Forest Service tankers could be back in air this summer
Agency is working with the Federal Aviation Administration to make sure the planes are safe to fly.
Defense
Senate votes for $25 billion in emergency Iraq funds
But the Defense Department will get only limited flexibility in spending the funds.
Pay & Benefits
Healthy Reserves
A bipartisan vote in the Senate Wednesday approved year-round military health care for reservists.
News
Senate committee passes postal overhaul legislation
The bill, approved unanimously, would give the Postal Service much more flexibility to act like a business.
Defense
Businesses pay the price for slow visa processing
Extra security steps tangle procedures and cost millions.
Defense
Critics: Long deployments strain soldiers, reveal deeper problems
Wednesday's sweeping stop-loss order could jeopardize future recruitment and retention efforts, especially in reserve units.
Defense
Senator approves plan to redirect state bioterrorism funding
Health and Human Services plan to redirect state biological terrorism money sparks controversy.
Pay & Benefits
Most TSP funds bounce back in May after April losses
All but F Fund gain in May. I Fund shows largest earnings over the past year.
Management
Panel advances OMB procurement nominee, prison industries bill
David Safavian now awaits Senate approval.
Defense