News
Senate leader postpones vote on budget resolution
Majority Leader Bill Frist, R-Tenn., fails to win backing of at least two GOP moderates; vote to be delayed until after Memorial Day.
Defense
Technology contract used to purchase interrogation work
A military task force used an Interior Department procurement unit to buy services using a contract designed for computer purchases.
Management
Age-based bias complaints on the rise
Annual report of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission details trends in discrimination complaint filings.
Tech
FBI lauds watch list but still lacks access
Unified terrorist watch list was completed in March, but law enforcement officials can't use it online yet.
News
New rail security directives released, but without funding
Homeland Security moves to improve rail security, but lawmakers and industry officials insist much more is needed.
Defense
Bucking White House, House votes to delay base closings
Despite a veto threat, House members refuse to drop amendment mandating a two-year delay in closures.
Defense
House Democrats seek to beef up federal privacy protections
Bill calls for privacy officers within all federal agencies and comprehensive review of laws and regulations.
Pay & Benefits
Senator seeks pay boost for federal workers serving in reserves
Proposed amendment would pay them their civilian salary while they are deployed in the National Guard or Reserves.
News
CIOs defend agencies’ progress in creating technology blueprints
GAO data showing slow progress in enterprise architecture efforts doesn't tell they whole story, they say.
Management
Officials say recruiting efforts will offset retirement wave
The civil service is still an attractive option for job applicants, administrators say.
Management
House panel votes to require reviews of federal programs
Bill would amend the Government Performance and Results Act to mandate regular evaluations of all programs.
Defense
House votes to allow troops to be used for border security
But lawmakers reject effort to repeal ban on abortions at overseas military hospitals.
Management
GAO says Medicare videos violated law
Videos distributed to news stations to promote the law were not identified as coming from a government source.
Pay & Benefits
Closing Open Seasons
House subcommittee takes a step toward getting rid of Thrift Savings Plan open seasons, which restrict participant changes to certain times of the year.
News
Long-awaited job competition appeals rights measure introduced
Federal employees would get greater opportunities to challenge agency decisions, and union involvement could grow.
News
Administration warns against base closing, outsourcing add-ons
The White House issues a veto threat over proposals to delay 2005 base closings and tighten restrictions on competitive sourcing.
Defense