People
Veto of DOD authorization bill delays new procurement rules
Bush's decision not to sign the legislation -- mainly because of a section on Iraq -- surprises lawmakers.
People
NARA's deputy archivist steps down
Adrienne Thomas, who has been assistant archivist for administration and chief financial officer since 1994, will replace Lewis Bellardo.
People
One year to go, then the handoff
OMB says a true test of the President’s Management Agenda would be whether it carries over into the next administration
Digital Government
2008 Watch List: Power, servers, nets: Efficiency is in
Emerging technologies help agencies get a better grip on IT management and utilization
People
Lisagor: My crystal ball says...
If some of these predictions sound unlikely, it's not because my crystal ball exaggerates.
People
Welles: The age of speed
Master the use of timesaving devices so you have more time for life’s important moments.
Acquisition
Kelman: 3 secrets to productivity
What federal agencies can do to create workplaces in which employees are motivated and effective.
People
Schwartz: Focusing on searchability
When it comes to online searches, people are concerned with what they aren't finding.
Acquisition
Letter: Time to get real about brand name specs
A reader argues that it would be a mistake to prohibit the use of the "brand name or equal" provision in solicitations.
People
Report: Don't give up on pay-for-performance system
Many feds are still skeptical about pay for performance, but the idea remains a promising alternative to the General Schedule pay system.
People
EPA hopes to deliver better search results
The agency plans to ask industry experts for help in making information more accessible to the public.
People