Tech
Use of Web, e-mail to contact agencies on the rise
But many Americans say they still prefer to deal with government by phone or in person.
Management
Bush administration touts savings from job competitions
OMB projects competitive sourcing initiative will save at least $1.1 billion over the next three to five years.
News
OPM to propose more flexible hiring rules
Personnel officials outline plan to ease restrictions on hiring student interns and people with disabilities.
Defense
Americans on homeland security: Ready and willing but uninformed
Study highlights communications gap between Homeland Security officials and citizens.
Oversight
High Stakes
If 1997 was the most boring political year we've had in over two decades, 2004 is turning out to be one of the most fascinating.
News
Agencies urged to hire disabled students for summer jobs
Internship program aimed at beefing up recruiting efforts.
Defense
TSA boosts screener staffing at key airports
Others are slated for modest cuts to keep the agency under a workforce limit mandated by Congress.
Tech
Former cybersecurity chief opposes new regulations
Richard Clarke says Bush administration just needs to implement the strategy he developed.
Defense
Group of Alaskans sues TSA over screening system
Suit seeks clear guidelines on when the government can collect information about travelers.
Management
Financial management upgrades may take years
Some agencies have been slow to move up in the Bush administration’s rankings because they’re in the midst of building new technology systems.
Pay & Benefits
Senators push bill to eliminate TSP open seasons
Action comes just a few days after a House subcommittee approved similar legislation.
Defense
Democrats urge hearings in Abu Ghraib scandal
GOP leaders have argued Congress should exercise its oversight power only if the military's investigation is deemed insufficient.
Defense
FBI intelligence chief quietly beefs up agency's role
Maureen Baginski has the unenviable task of integrating intelligence collection and analysis into every division of the FBI.
Management
FAA to help set up air tanker inspection program
Agreement sparks hope that the 33 large planes could be used to fight wildfires this summer.
Pay & Benefits
OPM report shows telework numbers far below goal
Progress extremely slow, House Government Reform Committee to address problems in July.
Management
Administration decries 'insourcing' measure
White House and Defense officials are critical of a union-backed effort to force a set percentage of contractors to defend their jobs against federal employees.
Defense
Union calculates next step in battle to organize airport screeners
A recent court ruling opens a new loophole that unions can use to try to organize TSA screeners.
News
Senior official says human capital officers are stretched thin
OPM Director Kay Coles James says the human capital chiefs wear too many hats and are overworked.
Defense