Defense

Clearing port for humanitarian relief is painstaking process

UMM QASR, IRAQ—Coalition forces have cleared a channel to this key Iraqi city for the delivery of humanitarian supplies, but a lot more work remains before the port is fully open.

Management

Agencies put thousands of jobs up for competition

A promise President Bush made during the 2000 campaign—to put the jobs of 425,000 civil servants up for competition with contractors—has resonated far and wide inside the federal workforce.

Management

Government flunks sixth straight financial audit

The federal government failed its sixth consecutive financial audit, even though 21 of the 24 major agencies received clean opinions on their fiscal 2002 financial statements.

Defense

Airport screeners question pay policy

Tech

Pentagon seeks tech-savvy workers

Defense

Army's race to Baghdad exposes risks in battle plan

The audacious, risky thrust into Iraq—a move that throws out traditional Army doctrine—is already sorely testing V Corps' troops, equipment and logistical support.

Management

Overtime pay for some federal workers could change

Overtime pay rates for some federal workers could change if the Office of Personnel Management follows the Labor Department’s lead in revising its overtime regulations.