Federal Times http://www.federaltimes.com/rss/ News from FederalTimes.com en-us Nov, 20, 2009 Nov, 20, 2009 <![CDATA[ White House takes aim at $98B in payment errors ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091120/AGENCY03/911200306/-1/RSS Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:33:00 EST 2009-11-20 17:14:41.000 <![CDATA[ Delay in switching to new telecom contract costs government millions ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091120/ACQUISITION01/911200304/-1/RSS Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:03:00 EST 2009-11-20 16:51:47.000 <![CDATA[ Labor outlines plans to help put more veterans in federal jobs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091120/PERSONNEL02/911200305/-1/RSS Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:03:00 EST 2009-11-20 16:57:51.000 <![CDATA[ OPM director: Managers need options for dealing with poor performers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091120/BENEFITS01/911200303/-1/RSS Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:48:00 EST 2009-11-20 16:36:41.000 <![CDATA[ Inquiries look into use of retired generals as advisers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091120/AGENCY02/911200301/-1/RSS Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:48:00 EST 2009-11-20 10:30:14.000 <![CDATA[ Recovery Act officials acknowledge data problems, offer fixes ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091119/AGENCY05/911190305/-1/RSS Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:18:00 EST 2009-11-19 19:02:05.000 <![CDATA[ Washington-area Combined Federal Campaign extended to Jan. 15 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091119/PERSONNEL01/911190304/-1/RSS Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:03:00 EST 2009-11-19 18:50:17.000 <![CDATA[ House panel OKs benefits for same-sex partners of federal employees ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091119/PERSONNEL01/911190303/-1/RSS Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:18:00 EST 2009-11-19 13:03:02.000 <![CDATA[ Senators call for more accountability when foreign contractors do wrong ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091119/ACQUISITION03/911190302/-1/RSS Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:18:00 EST 2009-11-19 11:36:20.000 <![CDATA[ McCain wants review on defense work by retired brass ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091119/AGENCY02/911190301/-1/RSS Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:48:00 EST 2009-11-19 11:33:05.000 <![CDATA[ Military's ‘senior mentors' cashing in ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091118/AGENCY02/911180303/-1/RSS Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-19 11:15:56.000 <![CDATA[ Improper payments balloon as agencies improve oversight ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091118/AGENCY05/911180301/-1/RSS Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:11:00 EST 2009-11-18 10:56:06.000 <![CDATA[ Continuing resolution to fund agencies through Dec. 18 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091118/CONGRESS01/911180302/-1/RSS Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:11:00 EST 2009-11-18 11:16:53.000 <![CDATA[ Half of NASA shuttle workers worry about post-shutdown future ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091117/AGENCY03/911170301/-1/RSS Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-17 16:23:16.000 <![CDATA[ Senate approves VA medical spending for 2010, 2011 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091117/CONGRESS02/911170302/-1/RSS Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-17 19:22:47.000 <![CDATA[ Vet hiring plan unneeded ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091116/ADOP05/911160311/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-19 12:25:45.000 <![CDATA[ 20 percent of Americans hold positive view of government ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091116/AGENCY02/911160302/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 15:34:42.000 <![CDATA[ Lack of 2010 funding hamstrings agencies ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091116/AGENCY05/911160301/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 19:11:30.000 <![CDATA[ TSP loan activity slows as recession ends ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091116/BENEFITS03/911160309/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-17 16:12:20.000 <![CDATA[ Feds may lose in health care reform ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091116/BENEFITS04/911160305/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 13:39:13.000 <![CDATA[ Another deadline extension for long-term care enrollees ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091116/BENEFITS06/911160307/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 15:39:00.000 <![CDATA[ Health care debate may lead to omnibus spending bill ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091116/CONGRESS01/911160308/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 15:43:49.000 <![CDATA[ Congressional action stems USPS losses in 2009 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091116/DEPARTMENTS02/911160310/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 18:22:15.000 <![CDATA[ At State, more IT security, less cost ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091116/IT01/911160304/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 13:39:27.000 <![CDATA[ Managers pressured to hire more vets ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091116/PERSONNEL02/911160306/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 13:35:49.000 <![CDATA[ Engaging citizens ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091116/ADOP06/911160303/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 13:42:00.000 <![CDATA[ Accounting change boosts USPS bottom line ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091115/DEPARTMENTS02/911150303/-1/RSS Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 17:01:18.000 <![CDATA[ House measure would cut classified material at DHS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091115/DEPARTMENTS03/911150310/-1/RSS Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-15 18:14:07.000 <![CDATA[ Obama signs advance VA funding into law ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091115/DEPARTMENTS04/911150309/-1/RSS Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 17:01:50.000 <![CDATA[ Zients: Outdated IT holding back government productivity ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091115/DEPARTMENTS06/911150305/-1/RSS Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 17:02:03.000 <![CDATA[ At State, more IT security, less cost ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091115/DEPARTMENTS08/911150302/-1/RSS Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-15 18:14:51.000 <![CDATA[ GSA obligates one-quarter of stimulus funds ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091115/FACILITIES/911150314/-1/RSS Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-15 18:13:05.000 <![CDATA[ Boosting fuel efficiency: Agencies exceed requirements ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091115/FACILITIES03/911150308/-1/RSS Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 17:02:20.000 <![CDATA[ Obama targets data centers for energy cuts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091115/FACILITIES04/911150311/-1/RSS Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-17 09:32:23.000 <![CDATA[ Prospective TSA chief takes no stance on collective bargaining ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091115/PERSONNEL03/911150312/-1/RSS Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-15 18:13:22.000 <![CDATA[ IG cites IRS employees for flying first-class ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091115/TRAVEL02/911150306/-1/RSS Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 17:02:58.000 <![CDATA[ Obama likely to name ‘cyber czar' soon ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091115/AGENCY02/911150301/-1/RSS Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 16:00:13.000 <![CDATA[ DHS financial management systems in disarray, IG says ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091115/AGENCY05/911150315/-1/RSS Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 18:55:47.000 <![CDATA[ Obama OKs FERS sick leave credit ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091115/BENEFITS02/911150316/-1/RSS Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 16:50:11.000 <![CDATA[ SBA chief sees IT, training as keys to help small businesses grow ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091115/BENEFITS07/911150313/-1/RSS Sun, 15 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-15 18:13:14.000 <![CDATA[ Obama orders steps to increase veteran hiring ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091111/AGENCY04/911110305/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-16 18:56:53.000 <![CDATA[ Dental, vision premiums going up at most plans in ‘10 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091111/BENEFITS04/911110303/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-12 16:15:24.000 <![CDATA[ Obama orders steps to increase veteran hiring ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091111/PERSONNEL02/911110304/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-13 15:10:10.000 <![CDATA[ Time to rein in pharmacy benefit managers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091109/ADOP06/911090304/-1/RSS Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-09 12:03:30.000 <![CDATA[ Hiring feds the right way ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091109/ADOP06/911090305/-1/RSS Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-09 12:01:39.000 <![CDATA[ Next benefit? Roll over your unused leave into TSP ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091109/BENEFITS03/911090301/-1/RSS Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-13 14:53:42.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies cut water use, one flush at a time ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091109/FACILITIES01/911090302/-1/RSS Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 20:32:11.000 <![CDATA[ Reforming from the bottom up ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091109/PERSONNEL02/911090303/-1/RSS Mon, 09 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-09 12:05:11.000 <![CDATA[ Coming up: Cash in your unused leave for TSP ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091104/BENEFITS03/911040301/-1/RSS Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-04 12:25:20.000 <![CDATA[ OPM's Berry suggests a post-GS personnel system ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091103/BENEFITS01/911030301/-1/RSS Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-15 18:15:24.000 <![CDATA[ OMB pushes more fixed-price contracts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091102/ACQUISITION03/911020303/-1/RSS Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 20:12:10.000 <![CDATA[ Commentary: Cutting high-risk contracts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091102/ADOP06/911020304/-1/RSS Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-02 12:37:32.000 <![CDATA[ Commentary: To lift fed productivity, develop ‘people' strategy ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091102/ADOP06/911020305/-1/RSS Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-02 12:39:28.000 <![CDATA[ Prospects for pay reform dim with NSPS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091102/BENEFITS01/911020302/-1/RSS Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-15 17:57:02.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies slow to adopt ‘green IT' ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091102/FACILITIES01/911020301/-1/RSS Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-02 12:31:32.000 <![CDATA[ Zients: Biggest performance barrier is outdated IT ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091102/IT03/911020306/-1/RSS Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-02 14:57:44.000 <![CDATA[ Reports question efficiency of contractors' drawdown in Iraq ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091102/PERSONNEL04/911020307/-1/RSS Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-02 17:25:58.000 <![CDATA[ Government has poor count of contractors on battlefield ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091102/PERSONNEL04/911020308/-1/RSS Mon, 02 Nov 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 19:21:41.000 <![CDATA[ Bongs and hairballs: Museums you haven't heard about ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091030/TRAVEL01/910300301/-1/RSS Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 19:52:51.000 <![CDATA[ Congress extends continuing resolution through Dec. 18 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091029/AGENCY01/910290301/-1/RSS Thu, 29 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 19:28:15.000 <![CDATA[ OMB's new procurement guidance inadequate, lawmakers say ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091028/DEPARTMENTS06/910280303/-1/RSS Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:45:40.000 <![CDATA[ OPM to open applications for administrative law judges ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091028/PERSONNEL01/910280301/-1/RSS Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:36:53.000 <![CDATA[ Embattled DCAA director reassigned ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091027/DEPARTMENTS01/910270302/-1/RSS Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 17:38:35.000 <![CDATA[ New OMB guidance calls for better contract planning ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091027/DEPARTMENTS06/910270303/-1/RSS Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:45:33.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies exceed requirements with stimulus vehicle purchases ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091027/FACILITIES03/910270301/-1/RSS Tue, 27 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:38:45.000 <![CDATA[ Congress ends NSPS: DoD bill also includes new benefits for feds ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091026/DEPARTMENTS01/910260304/-1/RSS Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 11:23:41.000 <![CDATA[ Only 18,000 of 30,000 take USPS buyout ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091026/DEPARTMENTS02/910260303/-1/RSS Mon, 26 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:44:53.000 <![CDATA[ OPM does about-face on planned pay summit ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091023/PERSONNEL01/910230301/-1/RSS Fri, 23 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:37:08.000 <![CDATA[ Congress passes bill that offers flurry of new benefits to feds ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091022/BENEFITS01/910220301/-1/RSS Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:42:23.000 <![CDATA[ GAO says West Point should cancel outsourcing of 400 jobs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091022/DEPARTMENTS05/910220302/-1/RSS Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:08:14.000 <![CDATA[ E-Verify extended for 3 years ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091021/PERSONNEL03/910210301/-1/RSS Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 19:13:36.000 <![CDATA[ Local real estate flap in way of GSA confirmation ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091020/ACQUISITION01/910200302/-1/RSS Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 20:15:47.000 <![CDATA[ 18,000 sign up for Postal Service buyouts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091020/DEPARTMENTS02/910200303/-1/RSS Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:20:06.000 <![CDATA[ HUD's novel approach to performance management ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091019/AGENCY02/910190303/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 19:32:58.000 <![CDATA[ TSP stock funds on the rebound ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091019/BENEFITS03/910190305/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:11:58.000 <![CDATA[ Cloud computing catches on , but slowly ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091019/IT03/910190302/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:11:18.000 <![CDATA[ What OPM isn't doing to contain health rates ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091019/PERSONNEL01/910190304/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:22:02.000 <![CDATA[ N.C. city has intriguing split personality ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091019/TRAVEL01/910190301/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:03.000 <![CDATA[ No COLA in 2010, officials confirm ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091015/BENEFITS02/910150301/-1/RSS Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:13:04.000 <![CDATA[ Senators lambaste OPM over long-term care premium hike ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091015/PERSONNEL01/910150302/-1/RSS Thu, 15 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:22:41.000 <![CDATA[ NSPS: Dead by 2012? ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091012/BENEFITS01/910120303/-1/RSS Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:29:59.000 <![CDATA[ OMB pushes tougher program evaluations ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091012/DEPARTMENTS06/910120302/-1/RSS Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 21:14:50.000 <![CDATA[ Obama's ambitious green goals ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091012/FACILITIES04/910120301/-1/RSS Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:23:08.000 <![CDATA[ 371 post offices remain on Postal Service's closure list ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091009/DEPARTMENTS02/910090301/-1/RSS Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:29:09.000 <![CDATA[ House passes advance funding bill for VA ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091009/DEPARTMENTS04/910090304/-1/RSS Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:14:18.000 <![CDATA[ OMB to advise agencies on procurement reforms ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091009/DEPARTMENTS06/910090302/-1/RSS Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:24:36.000 <![CDATA[ New guidance expected on insourcing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091009/PERSONNEL04/910090303/-1/RSS Fri, 09 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:28:23.000 <![CDATA[ Conferees call for repeal of NSPS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091007/BENEFITS01/910070302/-1/RSS Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:29:32.000 <![CDATA[ OMB announces new steps to improve agency performance ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091007/DEPARTMENTS06/910070301/-1/RSS Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:24:57.000 <![CDATA[ Larger, informed workforce drives rise in bias complaints, officials say ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091006/PERSONNEL03/910060301/-1/RSS Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:34:55.000 <![CDATA[ GAO official tapped to oversee procurement policy ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091005/ACQUISITION03/910050301/-1/RSS Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-13 14:51:47.000 <![CDATA[ Commentary: Give DCAA more resources ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091005/ADOP06/910050308/-1/RSS Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:44:24.000 <![CDATA[ Senior execs got bigger raises, bonuses ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091005/BENEFITS01/910050305/-1/RSS Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:30:41.000 <![CDATA[ Feds irate over health cost hikes ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091005/BENEFITS04/910050307/-1/RSS Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:31:37.000 <![CDATA[ Obama requires agencies to set new energy reductions goals ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091005/FACILITIES04/910050306/-1/RSS Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:18:03.000 <![CDATA[ DHS to hire cybersecurity experts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091005/IT01/910050303/-1/RSS Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:42:51.000 <![CDATA[ DISA expands cloud computing services ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091005/IT03/910050304/-1/RSS Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:26:31.000 <![CDATA[ MSPB: Managers lack skills to deal with poor performers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091005/PERSONNEL03/910050302/-1/RSS Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:44:33.000 <![CDATA[ No COLA likely, but $250 check for some retirees ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091001/BENEFITS02/910010302/-1/RSS Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:15:40.000 <![CDATA[ DHS to add 1,000 cybersecurity jobs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20091001/IT01/910010301/-1/RSS Thu, 01 Oct 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:43:35.000 <![CDATA[ Hearing to assess ‘cumbersome' procurement systems ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090929/ACQUISITION03/909290301/-1/RSS Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:44:43.000 <![CDATA[ Blue Cross premiums to increase as much as 15%") in 2010 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090929/BENEFITS04/909290304/-1/RSS Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:33:12.000 <![CDATA[ Officials outline challenges in joining procurement databases ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090929/IT03/909290302/-1/RSS Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:46:34.000 <![CDATA[ OPM: Senior execs earned higher raises, bonuses in '08 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090929/PERSONNEL01/909290303/-1/RSS Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:08:26.000 <![CDATA[ Rebuild DCAA ‘from the ground up' ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090928/AGENCY02/909280303/-1/RSS Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:11:18.000 <![CDATA[ Health premiums up 8.8%") in 2010 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090928/BENEFITS04/909280304/-1/RSS Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:17:06.000 <![CDATA[ House panel pushes transparency into drug costs for feds ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090928/CONGRESS01/909280305/-1/RSS Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:46:21.000 <![CDATA[ DoD employees irate over travel system ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090928/DEPARTMENTS01/909280302/-1/RSS Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:11:26.000 <![CDATA[ Defense employees in New Jersey to earn higher locality pay ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090928/DEPARTMENTS01/909280306/-1/RSS Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:48:03.000 <![CDATA[ OPM chief urges more frequent telework ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090928/PERSONNEL01/909280301/-1/RSS Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:11:55.000 <![CDATA[ Most NSPS employees to get same raise as GS employees ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090925/BENEFITS01/909250302/-1/RSS Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:31:46.000 <![CDATA[ House approves continuing resolution ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090925/CONGRESS01/909250301/-1/RSS Fri, 25 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:44:47.000 <![CDATA[ CFC expands online tools ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090923/AGENCY02/909230302/-1/RSS Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:28:47.000 <![CDATA[ GAO: Give troubled DoD audit agency more independence ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090923/DEPARTMENTS05/909230303/-1/RSS Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:49:08.000 <![CDATA[ A federal contest: Save some money, meet Obama ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090923/DEPARTMENTS06/909230301/-1/RSS Wed, 23 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:43:44.000 <![CDATA[ DoD auditors failing to effectively oversee contractors, investigators say ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090922/DEPARTMENTS01/909220301/-1/RSS Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 17:40:41.000 <![CDATA[ GAO: Federal Protective Service in need of direction ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090922/DEPARTMENTS05/909220303/-1/RSS Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:36:11.000 <![CDATA[ Federal building inventory shrinks 9%") ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090922/FACILITIES/909220302/-1/RSS Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 20:45:08.000 <![CDATA[ Commentary: Why government performance measures aren't working ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090921/ADOP06/909210308/-1/RSS Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:44:25.000 <![CDATA[ Feds to empower ‘citizen IGs' to watch stimulus spending ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090921/AGENCY01/909210306/-1/RSS Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:13:13.000 <![CDATA[ Cyber threats adopting new tactics ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090921/IT01/909210305/-1/RSS Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:36:19.000 <![CDATA[ Bias cases increase in 2008 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090921/PERSONNEL01/909210304/-1/RSS Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:01:28.000 <![CDATA[ Bias cases increase in 2008 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090921/PERSONNEL03/909210303/-1/RSS Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:44:04.000 <![CDATA[ More than meets the ear in Music City ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090921/TRAVEL01/909210302/-1/RSS Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:03.000 <![CDATA[ EEOC: Contractor investigators handling bias cases cheaper, faster ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090917/PERSONNEL04/909170301/-1/RSS Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:33:11.000 <![CDATA[ Tanker decision given back to Air Force ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090916/ACQUISITION03/909160302/-1/RSS Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 20:59:20.000 <![CDATA[ Devaney: new era in oversight with Recovery.gov ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090916/AGENCY02/909160301/-1/RSS Wed, 16 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:36:11.000 <![CDATA[ Council urges better prep by feds for flu outbreak ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090915/AGENCY03/909150303/-1/RSS Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:35:54.000 <![CDATA[ OMB promotes cloud computing with new Web site ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090915/DEPARTMENTS06/909150302/-1/RSS Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:52:57.000 <![CDATA[ OPM: Security background checks moving faster ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090915/PERSONNEL01/909150301/-1/RSS Tue, 15 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:44:20.000 <![CDATA[ Stimulus funds move too slowly ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090914/CONGRESS01/909140305/-1/RSS Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:02:16.000 <![CDATA[ Time running out on NSPS, sick leave, postal rescue bills ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090914/CONGRESS04/909140304/-1/RSS Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 21:05:11.000 <![CDATA[ OPM proposals would extend sick leave policy to gays, lesbians ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090914/PERSONNEL01/909140301/-1/RSS Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:07:19.000 <![CDATA[ Commentary: Government should help widen cyber knowledge ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090914/ADOP06/909140302/-1/RSS Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:47:16.000 <![CDATA[ Thousands of retirees returning to old jobs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090914/BENEFITS02/909140303/-1/RSS Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:03:23.000 <![CDATA[ Visitors to federal Web sites may need only one user name ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090910/DEPARTMENTS06/909100305/-1/RSS Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:39:17.000 <![CDATA[ House committee approves collective bargaining at TSA ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090910/PERSONNEL03/909100304/-1/RSS Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:44:46.000 <![CDATA[ Panel: Add $3 billion to NASA budget ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090909/AGENCY01/909090303/-1/RSS Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:04:54.000 <![CDATA[ Personal touch stressed in CFC drive ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090909/AGENCY02/909090302/-1/RSS Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:36:55.000 <![CDATA[ Judge allows E-Verify rule to go into effect ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090909/PERSONNEL03/909090301/-1/RSS Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:08:50.000 <![CDATA[ Pentagon calls on Congress to uphold NSPS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090908/BENEFITS01/909080301/-1/RSS Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:47:16.000 <![CDATA[ Berry: Administration will support pay parity , after 2010 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090908/PERSONNEL01/909080302/-1/RSS Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:05:09.000 <![CDATA[ NSPS study a blueprint for broader pay reform ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090907/DEPARTMENTS01/909070303/-1/RSS Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:47:59.000 <![CDATA[ Paid to do nothing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090907/DEPARTMENTS02/909070306/-1/RSS Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:37:10.000 <![CDATA[ Demand surges for critical skills ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090907/DEPARTMENTS04/909070302/-1/RSS Mon, 07 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:32:34.000 <![CDATA[ New forecast: No COLA through 2012 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090904/BENEFITS02/909040301/-1/RSS Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:43:49.000 <![CDATA[ Performance, budgets, workforce are top challenges ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090903/AGENCY04/909030301/-1/RSS Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:38:52.000 <![CDATA[ Industry groups renew effort to halt E-Verify rule ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090902/PERSONNEL03/909020301/-1/RSS Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:08:43.000 <![CDATA[ Obama reasserts calls for 2%") federal pay raise ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090901/BENEFITS01/909010303/-1/RSS Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:34:25.000 <![CDATA[ IG faults FEMA procurement capabilities during emergencies ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090901/DEPARTMENTS03/909010301/-1/RSS Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:09:22.000 <![CDATA[ Watchdog group alleges misbehavior by State Dept. security contractors ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090901/DEPARTMENTS08/909010302/-1/RSS Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:10:53.000 <![CDATA[ Crunch time for federal procurement staffs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090831/AGENCY02/908310301/-1/RSS Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:11:42.000 <![CDATA[ Vets can get waivers of entry-age restrictions for some federal jobs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090831/DEPARTMENTS04/908310302/-1/RSS Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:44:59.000 <![CDATA[ GAO auditors cross nation to track stimulus spending ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090831/DEPARTMENTS05/908310303/-1/RSS Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:15:43.000 <![CDATA[ More agencies are cutting IT power costs, survey finds ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090831/IT03/908310304/-1/RSS Mon, 31 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:52:32.000 <![CDATA[ Federal immigrant arrest program under fire ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090828/AGENCY04/908280301/-1/RSS Fri, 28 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:34:11.000 <![CDATA[ Obama seeks employees' ideas on cutting VA backlogs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090827/DEPARTMENTS04/908270302/-1/RSS Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:24:26.000 <![CDATA[ Court upholds rule requiring contractors to use E-Verify ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090827/PERSONNEL03/908270301/-1/RSS Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:50:23.000 <![CDATA[ Energy awards stimulus grants for 542 alternative fuel stations ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090826/FACILITIES04/908260302/-1/RSS Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:20:49.000 <![CDATA[ OPM proposes paid leave for care of flu, combat victims ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090826/PERSONNEL01/908260301/-1/RSS Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:08:33.000 <![CDATA[ New TSP Web site to answer questions by e-mail ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090825/BENEFITS03/908250301/-1/RSS Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:09:12.000 <![CDATA[ DoD panel calls for major overhaul of NSPS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090825/DEPARTMENTS01/908250302/-1/RSS Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:03:48.000 <![CDATA[ Postal Service offers workers $15,000 incentive to retire early ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090825/DEPARTMENTS02/908250303/-1/RSS Tue, 25 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:32:14.000 <![CDATA[ Missouri Republican holds up confirmation of GSA nominee ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090824/ACQUISITION01/908240306/-1/RSS Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:24:50.000 <![CDATA[ OPM plans SES shake-up ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090824/AGENCY02/908240301/-1/RSS Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-23 14:16:48.000 <![CDATA[ Unions oppose 5-day delivery, other proposals to cut USPS costs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090824/DEPARTMENTS02/908240304/-1/RSS Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:40:04.000 <![CDATA[ Guidelines aim to close gaps in cybersecurity ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090824/IT01/908240305/-1/RSS Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:47:06.000 <![CDATA[ Hotel per diems to decline in some large cities ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090824/TRAVEL02/908240307/-1/RSS Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:42:55.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies still miss small-business goals ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090821/AGENCY03/908210301/-1/RSS Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:10:52.000 <![CDATA[ Lawmaker says nation owes Indian Country a better deal ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090821/CONGRESS02/908210302/-1/RSS Fri, 21 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:36:17.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies paying more of their employees' student loan debt ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090820/BENEFITS07/908200301/-1/RSS Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:45:19.000 <![CDATA[ GSA, OIRA heads await confirmation ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090819/CONGRESS02/908190304/-1/RSS Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:42:10.000 <![CDATA[ Climate bill adds tougher standards, more paperwork ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090819/CONGRESS04/908190305/-1/RSS Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:15:54.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies quicken pace on energy-saving projects ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090819/FACILITIES04/908190303/-1/RSS Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:15:38.000 <![CDATA[ OPM to create new office overseeing Senior Executive Service ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090819/PERSONNEL01/908190301/-1/RSS Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 17:09:39.000 <![CDATA[ Report: Divide SES in three ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090819/PERSONNEL03/908190302/-1/RSS Wed, 19 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-23 13:23:28.000 <![CDATA[ HR chief at VA is cheerleader for hiring reform ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090818/DEPARTMENTS04/908180302/-1/RSS Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:52:07.000 <![CDATA[ Obama aims to boost stimulus contracting with small firms ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090818/PERSONNEL04/908180301/-1/RSS Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:11:03.000 <![CDATA[ Getting to ‘net-zero' energy use ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090817/DEPARTMENTS01/908170304/-1/RSS Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:26:07.000 <![CDATA[ Your next quick hire: Military spouses ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090817/PERSONNEL02/908170301/-1/RSS Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 17:08:47.000 <![CDATA[ House subcommittee approves benefits for same-sex partners ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090815/CONGRESS01/908150301/-1/RSS Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:47:12.000 <![CDATA[ Military spouses get federal job boost next month ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090813/PERSONNEL02/908130301/-1/RSS Thu, 13 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:37:51.000 <![CDATA[ How fierce rivals turned teammates in a $1 billion contract deal ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090812/AGENCY02/908120301/-1/RSS Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:11:30.000 <![CDATA[ Feds try to detect the ‘lone offenders' ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090812/AGENCY02/908120304/-1/RSS Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:43:13.000 <![CDATA[ Report: Problems plague diplomatic bureau on Africa ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090812/DEPARTMENTS08/908120302/-1/RSS Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:22:47.000 <![CDATA[ Federal tab for House's global warming bill: $8B ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090812/FACILITIES01/908120303/-1/RSS Wed, 12 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:27:04.000 <![CDATA[ OPM retains time-in-grade rule for promotions ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090811/PERSONNEL03/908110302/-1/RSS Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 17:07:37.000 <![CDATA[ Contractors' faulty systems blamed for overbilling government ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090811/PERSONNEL04/908110301/-1/RSS Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:12:13.000 <![CDATA[ GSA names three to top posts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090810/ACQUISITION01/908100304/-1/RSS Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:23:30.000 <![CDATA[ Commentary: Controlling weapons costs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090810/ADOP06/908100306/-1/RSS Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:44:36.000 <![CDATA[ Stimulus reporting rules frustrate CFOs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090810/AGENCY02/908100302/-1/RSS Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:37:31.000 <![CDATA[ IG warns of understaffing of DHS contract specialists ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090810/DEPARTMENTS03/908100305/-1/RSS Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:58:04.000 <![CDATA[ Obama to cut greenhouse gas emissions 20 percent by 2020 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090810/FACILITIES01/908100303/-1/RSS Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:15:03.000 <![CDATA[ Poaching for talent ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090810/PERSONNEL02/908100301/-1/RSS Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:10:37.000 <![CDATA[ 30%") of contracting officers hired are lured from other agencies ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090806/ACQUISITION02/908060303/-1/RSS Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 20:28:28.000 <![CDATA[ Fed fares for popular airline routes to dip in 2010 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090806/TRAVEL02/908060302/-1/RSS Thu, 06 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:19.000 <![CDATA[ OMB to release strategic plan for acquisition workforce ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090805/ACQUISITION02/908050301/-1/RSS Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 17:06:25.000 <![CDATA[ Postal Service's financial woes deepen ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090805/DEPARTMENTS02/908050302/-1/RSS Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:30:54.000 <![CDATA[ OMB to release strategic plan for acquisition workforce ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090804/DEPARTMENTS06/908040302/-1/RSS Tue, 04 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:49:01.000 <![CDATA[ USPS may close 1,000 post offices ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090803/DEPARTMENTS02/908030306/-1/RSS Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:37:00.000 <![CDATA[ OMB orders 7%") cut in contract spending ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090803/DEPARTMENTS06/908030303/-1/RSS Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:10:18.000 <![CDATA[ Net attacks triple in 2 years ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090803/IT01/908030305/-1/RSS Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:35:23.000 <![CDATA[ New rule coming to tighten reins on contractor bonuses ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090803/PERSONNEL04/908030304/-1/RSS Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:12:06.000 <![CDATA[ DoD lacks standards for hiring foreign nationals, GAO says ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090731/DEPARTMENTS01/907310301/-1/RSS Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST <![CDATA[ 2 agencies show progress on energy scorecard ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090731/FACILITIES04/907310302/-1/RSS Fri, 31 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:43:54.000 <![CDATA[ CBP employees can wear masks during flu outbreaks ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090730/DEPARTMENTS03/907300301/-1/RSS Thu, 30 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:18:17.000 <![CDATA[ Senate panel OKs whistleblower bill, delays vote on USPS aid ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090729/CONGRESS02/907290302/-1/RSS Wed, 29 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:30:23.000 <![CDATA[ GAO adds Postal Service to list of high-risk programs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090728/CONGRESS05/907280308/-1/RSS Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:28:18.000 <![CDATA[ GAO: ‘High-risk' Postal Service must slash labor costs, excess facilities ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090728/DEPARTMENTS02/907280306/-1/RSS Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:10:39.000 <![CDATA[ More transparency could kill weaker IT projects ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090728/IT03/907280303/-1/RSS Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:52:08.000 <![CDATA[ Thousands of intel jobs being insourced ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090728/ACQUISITION02/907280301/-1/RSS Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:11.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies detail $100 million in 2010 budget cuts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090728/AGENCY01/907280305/-1/RSS Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:42:20.000 <![CDATA[ TVA schemed to avoid blame in spill, report says ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090728/AGENCY03/907280304/-1/RSS Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:28:25.000 <![CDATA[ Health care reform: House plan could end some co-pays ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090728/BENEFITS04/907280307/-1/RSS Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:11:58.000 <![CDATA[ House passes spending bill for education, health, labor ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090724/CONGRESS01/907240302/-1/RSS Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:09:10.000 <![CDATA[ Info technology key to improving VA services ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090724/DEPARTMENTS04/907240301/-1/RSS Fri, 24 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:36:54.000 <![CDATA[ FERS sick leave measure sinks in Senate ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090723/BENEFITS05/907230301/-1/RSS Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 18:59:51.000 <![CDATA[ Judge upholds Safavian conviction ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090722/AGENCY02/907220303/-1/RSS Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:31:45.000 <![CDATA[ Senate panel calls on intel agencies to reduce contracting ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090722/CONGRESS02/907220301/-1/RSS Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 16:17:30.000 <![CDATA[ Too few in pipeline for cybersecurity jobs, CIOs complain ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090722/IT01/907220302/-1/RSS Wed, 22 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:35:29.000 <![CDATA[ IG: Trillions at risk in potential losses under bailouts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090721/AGENCY02/907210301/-1/RSS Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:32:09.000 <![CDATA[ Alaska contracts alarm critics ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090720/ACQUISITION03/907200301/-1/RSS Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:33.000 <![CDATA[ Rebound continues for TSP funds ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090720/BENEFITS03/907200305/-1/RSS Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:09:06.000 <![CDATA[ As fate hangs in balance, NSPS gets key endorsement ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090720/DEPARTMENTS01/907200304/-1/RSS Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:19:10.000 <![CDATA[ Bills funnel more money to diplomacy ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090720/DEPARTMENTS08/907200303/-1/RSS Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:30:32.000 <![CDATA[ Report: What measuring productivity could yield ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090720/PERSONNEL02/907200302/-1/RSS Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:11:50.000 <![CDATA[ GSA's slow pace on stimulus jobs program rankles lawmaker ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090717/ACQUISITION01/907170303/-1/RSS Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:35:28.000 <![CDATA[ House OKs 2%") raise for civilian employees ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090717/CONGRESS03/907170302/-1/RSS Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 21:03:07.000 <![CDATA[ VA halts 45 IT projects ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090717/DEPARTMENTS04/907170301/-1/RSS Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:52:00.000 <![CDATA[ Revamp, but don't abolish, NSPS, independent board advises ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090716/DEPARTMENTS01/907160301/-1/RSS Thu, 16 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:03:34.000 <![CDATA[ Concerns rise over vacancies in top procurement slots ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090715/ACQUISITION02/907150302/-1/RSS Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:11.000 <![CDATA[ SSA defends choice of retreat venue ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090715/AGENCY02/907150303/-1/RSS Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:27:54.000 <![CDATA[ Program reduces employees' student loan tabs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090715/BENEFITS07/907150305/-1/RSS Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:11:16.000 <![CDATA[ Hearing to question privileges set aside for Alaska native firms ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090715/CONGRESS02/907150304/-1/RSS Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:29:48.000 <![CDATA[ In Windy City, spotlight is on comedy, sports ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090715/TRAVEL01/907150301/-1/RSS Wed, 15 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:04.000 <![CDATA[ Bill encourages DoD to buy hybrids, electric vehicles ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090714/DEPARTMENTS01/907140301/-1/RSS Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 20:49:31.000 <![CDATA[ USPS prepares for five-day delivery ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090714/DEPARTMENTS02/907140302/-1/RSS Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:36:40.000 <![CDATA[ Rocky road to insourcing contract support ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090713/ACQUISITION03/907130301/-1/RSS Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:34.000 <![CDATA[ OMB overrides GAO on small-business contracting ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090713/ACQUISITION03/907130302/-1/RSS Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:33.000 <![CDATA[ Contracting with Alaska Native firms skyrockets, audit shows ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090713/ACQUISITION03/907130303/-1/RSS Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:34.000 <![CDATA[ 0 for 10: No one stops bombs in GAO tests ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090713/CONGRESS05/907130305/-1/RSS Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:20:29.000 <![CDATA[ Why feds can't stop cyberattacks ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090713/IT01/907130304/-1/RSS Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:42:11.000 <![CDATA[ House panel votes relief for Postal Service ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090710/DEPARTMENTS02/907100302/-1/RSS Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:15:27.000 <![CDATA[ House approves advance funding for VA ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090710/DEPARTMENTS04/907100301/-1/RSS Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:24:32.000 <![CDATA[ Bill would give TSA screeners union rights, end performance pay ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090710/PERSONNEL03/907100303/-1/RSS Fri, 10 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:27:59.000 <![CDATA[ Nominee for NASA chief wins wide praise ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090709/AGENCY02/907090301/-1/RSS Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:31:20.000 <![CDATA[ Senate committee approves 2.9 percent raise for 2010 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090709/BENEFITS01/907090302/-1/RSS Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:47:49.000 <![CDATA[ House panel approves 2%") raise for feds in 2010 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090708/CONGRESS01/907080304/-1/RSS Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:07:00.000 <![CDATA[ GAO: Major security flaws found at federal buildings ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090708/CONGRESS05/907080303/-1/RSS Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:18:49.000 <![CDATA[ GAO: Recovery Act requirements overwhelm state auditors ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090708/DEPARTMENTS05/907080302/-1/RSS Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:32:40.000 <![CDATA[ Mullen: Cyber defense must have attention of top brass ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090708/IT01/907080301/-1/RSS Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:37:39.000 <![CDATA[ Bill would require senators to post office expenditures online ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090707/CONGRESS03/907070301/-1/RSS Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:32:32.000 <![CDATA[ Senate committee approves larger budget for FDA ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090707/CONGRESS03/907070302/-1/RSS Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:32:08.000 <![CDATA[ 6 indicted in alleged SpaWar corruption scheme ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090707/DEPARTMENTS01/907070304/-1/RSS Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:15:01.000 <![CDATA[ Senate panel approves VA, milcon spending bill ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090707/DEPARTMENTS04/907070303/-1/RSS Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:19:22.000 <![CDATA[ Few postal employees take latest early retirement offer ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090706/DEPARTMENTS02/907060301/-1/RSS Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:31:05.000 <![CDATA[ Devaney says he won't impede other IG investigations ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090705/AGENCY02/907050301/-1/RSS Sun, 05 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:15:19.000 <![CDATA[ Justice Dept. joins whistleblower fraud case against SAIC, two former Navy officials ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090702/ACQUISITION03/907020301/-1/RSS Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-19 16:29:32.000 <![CDATA[ CFC donations increased 1%") in 2008 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090702/PERSONNEL01/907020302/-1/RSS Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:40:13.000 <![CDATA[ White House unveils new Web site detailing IT project performance ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090701/AGENCY04/907010301/-1/RSS Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:53:30.000 <![CDATA[ Union leader Richard Brown dies ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090701/PERSONNEL03/907010302/-1/RSS Wed, 01 Jul 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:35:19.000 <![CDATA[ GAO: Poor-performing contractors still get performance bonuses ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090630/ACQUISITION03/906300302/-1/RSS Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:34.000 <![CDATA[ Senate bill would halt outsourcing studies ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090630/ACQUISITION03/906300303/-1/RSS Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-19 16:30:04.000 <![CDATA[ Tourists pay price as taxes climb ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090630/TRAVEL02/906300301/-1/RSS Tue, 30 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:18.000 <![CDATA[ Editorial: KSAs have outlived their usefulness ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090629/ADOP05/906290307/-1/RSS Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:35:59.000 <![CDATA[ A how-to guide to big reforms ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090629/AGENCY02/906290304/-1/RSS Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:11:06.000 <![CDATA[ GAO: Civilian feds in war zones get short-changed ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090629/BENEFITS01/906290303/-1/RSS Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 15:21:10.000 <![CDATA[ Hiring reform: KSAs to be phased out within a year ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090629/PERSONNEL02/906290302/-1/RSS Mon, 29 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 15:08:19.000 <![CDATA[ Senate panel backs bill to ax NSPS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090626/CONGRESS02/906260301/-1/RSS Fri, 26 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:07:28.000 <![CDATA[ House unanimously approves FERS sick leave bill ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090625/BENEFITS05/906250301/-1/RSS Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:47:29.000 <![CDATA[ House panel approves cuts to State Dept. budget ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090624/CONGRESS01/906240301/-1/RSS Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:53:16.000 <![CDATA[ White House objects to measure to kill DoD's pay-for-performance systems ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090624/DEPARTMENTS01/906240303/-1/RSS Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:47:23.000 <![CDATA[ Two-year VA funding advances in Congress ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090624/DEPARTMENTS04/906240302/-1/RSS Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:25:00.000 <![CDATA[ GAO: Tighten rules on time-and-materials contracts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090624/DEPARTMENTS05/906240304/-1/RSS Wed, 24 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:11:14.000 <![CDATA[ Personnel director outlines bold plan for personnel reforms ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090623/PERSONNEL01/906230303/-1/RSS Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:46:25.000 <![CDATA[ TSA express security program grounded ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090623/TRAVEL02/906230301/-1/RSS Tue, 23 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:24.000 <![CDATA[ Commentary: Construction acquisitions ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090622/ADOP06/906220307/-1/RSS Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-20 17:17:19.000 <![CDATA[ Same-sex partners get new benefits ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090622/BENEFITS04/906220310/-1/RSS Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:21:56.000 <![CDATA[ Lawmakers move to end NSPS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090622/DEPARTMENTS01/906220308/-1/RSS Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-13 15:52:14.000 <![CDATA[ Multiple cybersecurity reforms launched ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090622/IT01/906220309/-1/RSS Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:26:24.000 <![CDATA[ Multiple cybersecurity reforms launched ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090622/IT01/906220302/-1/RSS Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:08:41.000 <![CDATA[ Lawmakers move to end NSPS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090622/CONGRESS01/906220304/-1/RSS Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:08:26.000 <![CDATA[ Pentagon report details flaws with NSPS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090622/DEPARTMENTS01/906220305/-1/RSS Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:03:00.000 <![CDATA[ Same-sex partners get new benefits ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090622/BENEFITS04/906220303/-1/RSS Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 18:48:32.000 <![CDATA[ Bill would direct new reforms on DoD procurement ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090622/ACQUISITION03/906220301/-1/RSS Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-19 16:28:35.000 <![CDATA[ Commentary: Web 2.0: The next transition ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090622/ADOP06/906220306/-1/RSS Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:44:24.000 <![CDATA[ House passes legislative branch spending bill ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090619/CONGRESS03/906190301/-1/RSS Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:32:16.000 <![CDATA[ House panel amendment threatens future of NSPS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090617/BENEFITS01/906170304/-1/RSS Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:45:50.000 <![CDATA[ Obama extends new benefits to gay, lesbian employees ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090617/BENEFITS06/906170303/-1/RSS Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:46:36.000 <![CDATA[ GAO: Agencies unprepared for pandemic ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090617/CONGRESS05/906170302/-1/RSS Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:30:43.000 <![CDATA[ GSA reports stronger revenues ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090617/DEPARTMENTS07/906170301/-1/RSS Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 17:51:51.000 <![CDATA[ New hires to get immediate matching contributions in TSP accounts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090616/BENEFITS03/906160304/-1/RSS Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:09:00.000 <![CDATA[ Audit: Critical files missing at FEMA ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090616/DEPARTMENTS03/906160302/-1/RSS Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:28:09.000 <![CDATA[ House committee votes to slow down contracting of fed jobs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090616/PERSONNEL04/906160303/-1/RSS Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:13:25.000 <![CDATA[ IGs: State let Blackwater off the hook for $55M in penalties ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090615/ACQUISITION03/906150301/-1/RSS Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:34.000 <![CDATA[ Commentary: Engaged employees are more productive ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090615/ADOP06/906150305/-1/RSS Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:44:37.000 <![CDATA[ White House eyes possible budget cuts in 2011 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090615/AGENCY04/906150304/-1/RSS Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:42:45.000 <![CDATA[ Rule-making's new mass appeal ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090615/CONGRESS01/906150303/-1/RSS Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:13:57.000 <![CDATA[ Pentagon cyber command still on hold ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090615/IT01/906150302/-1/RSS Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:12:37.000 <![CDATA[ Approved tobacco bill includes upgrades to Thrift Savings Plan ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090612/BENEFITS03/906120301/-1/RSS Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:46:44.000 <![CDATA[ Senate kills amendment for FERS sick leave credit ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090611/BENEFITS05/906110302/-1/RSS Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:46:33.000 <![CDATA[ House panel approves advance funding for VA ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090611/CONGRESS01/906110301/-1/RSS Thu, 11 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:43:36.000 <![CDATA[ House panel approves bill with smaller NASA budget ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090610/AGENCY02/906100302/-1/RSS Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:12:51.000 <![CDATA[ Roth TSP available in 1 or 2 years ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090610/BENEFITS03/906100304/-1/RSS Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:28:22.000 <![CDATA[ House committee approves 2010 Justice, Commerce spending bill ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090610/CONGRESS01/906100301/-1/RSS Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:31:40.000 <![CDATA[ Chief performance officer nominee points to hiring needs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090610/DEPARTMENTS06/906100303/-1/RSS Wed, 10 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:25:52.000 <![CDATA[ GSA looks to raise IT sales ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090609/DEPARTMENTS07/906090304/-1/RSS Tue, 09 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:11:50.000 <![CDATA[ Contract spending expected to flatten ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090608/ACQUISITION03/906080301/-1/RSS Mon, 08 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:34.000 <![CDATA[ E-Verify requirement delayed again ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090605/ACQUISITION03/906050301/-1/RSS Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:34.000 <![CDATA[ Coming soon: How to count stimulus-produced jobs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090604/AGENCY02/906040301/-1/RSS Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:36:38.000 <![CDATA[ CBO predicts no retiree COLA on Dec. 1 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090604/BENEFITS02/906040303/-1/RSS Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:57:55.000 <![CDATA[ House approves paid parental leave for feds ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090604/BENEFITS05/906040302/-1/RSS Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:46:10.000 <![CDATA[ Committee challenges HHS request for disease-specific funding ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090603/CONGRESS01/906030302/-1/RSS Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:26:01.000 <![CDATA[ Legislation seeks to strengthen FDA's authority ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090603/CONGRESS01/906030303/-1/RSS Wed, 03 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:16:51.000 <![CDATA[ Government contracting boom nears end, analyst predicts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090602/ACQUISITION03/906020301/-1/RSS Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:34.000 <![CDATA[ SSA chief ready for hiring challenge ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090602/AGENCY02/906020302/-1/RSS Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:26:47.000 <![CDATA[ OPM scales back plans for RetireEZ ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090602/PERSONNEL01/906020303/-1/RSS Tue, 02 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:20:04.000 <![CDATA[ GSA nominee warns of government's slow transition to telecom contract ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090601/ACQUISITION01/906010304/-1/RSS Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:24:39.000 <![CDATA[ The case to overhaul contractor evaluations ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090601/ACQUISITION03/906010301/-1/RSS Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:34.000 <![CDATA[ Why long-term care premiums are rising ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090601/BENEFITS06/906010305/-1/RSS Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:18:05.000 <![CDATA[ IG: Energy Department needs to be more energy efficient ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090601/FACILITIES04/906010303/-1/RSS Mon, 01 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:11:19.000 <![CDATA[ Online dialogue yields calls for more government transparency ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090529/AGENCY02/905290302/-1/RSS Fri, 29 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:31:38.000 <![CDATA[ Obama to name ‘cybersecurity czar' ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090529/IT01/905290301/-1/RSS Fri, 29 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:42:19.000 <![CDATA[ FDA budget increase to fund more inspections ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090527/AGENCY02/905270301/-1/RSS Wed, 27 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:17:04.000 <![CDATA[ Probe may lead to new rules for SEC employee investments ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090527/AGENCY02/905270302/-1/RSS Wed, 27 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:44:01.000 <![CDATA[ White House seeks limits on overclassification of documents ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090527/AGENCY04/905270303/-1/RSS Wed, 27 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:30:16.000 <![CDATA[ TSP participants head back to stock funds ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090527/BENEFITS03/905270304/-1/RSS Wed, 27 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:29:53.000 <![CDATA[ OPM director: Performance pay system for all ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090527/PERSONNEL01/905270305/-1/RSS Wed, 27 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:04:47.000 <![CDATA[ Government data on companies' past performance falls short ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090526/ACQUISITION03/905260301/-1/RSS Tue, 26 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-19 16:19:01.000 <![CDATA[ Obama nominates Sotomayor for Supreme Court ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090526/AGENCY04/905260302/-1/RSS Tue, 26 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:53:05.000 <![CDATA[ Obama names ex-astronaut to lead NASA ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090525/AGENCY02/905250305/-1/RSS Mon, 25 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:31:59.000 <![CDATA[ The fight over rehiring retirees ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090525/BENEFITS02/905250306/-1/RSS Mon, 25 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:58:47.000 <![CDATA[ Tool helps agencies assess progress toward energy goals ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090525/FACILITIES/905250303/-1/RSS Mon, 25 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:22:13.000 <![CDATA[ DoD tests long-term, regional energy deals ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090525/FACILITIES04/905250304/-1/RSS Mon, 25 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:10:41.000 <![CDATA[ Employee satisfaction survey will play role in budget process ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090525/PERSONNEL03/905250302/-1/RSS Mon, 25 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:34:45.000 <![CDATA[ More domestic airports add rail service ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090524/TRAVEL02/905240301/-1/RSS Sun, 24 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:05.000 <![CDATA[ Two-year funding for VA appears likely ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090521/DEPARTMENTS04/905210301/-1/RSS Thu, 21 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:19:16.000 <![CDATA[ Focus on improving contracting, instead of criticism, experts say ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090520/ACQUISITION03/905200301/-1/RSS Wed, 20 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:34.000 <![CDATA[ Gas prices are latest threat to USPS bottom line ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090520/DEPARTMENTS02/905200303/-1/RSS Wed, 20 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:36:30.000 <![CDATA[ Archives loses hard drive of Clinton administration records ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090520/IT01/905200302/-1/RSS Wed, 20 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:38:38.000 <![CDATA[ Obama to meet with contender for top NASA spot ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090519/AGENCY02/905190303/-1/RSS Tue, 19 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:18:20.000 <![CDATA[ How does your program measure up? ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090518/AGENCY03/905180304/-1/RSS Mon, 18 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:35:53.000 <![CDATA[ Improvements planned for Thrift Savings Plan Web site ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090518/BENEFITS03/905180305/-1/RSS Mon, 18 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:09:51.000 <![CDATA[ Senators to Napolitano: DHS must curb contractor reliance ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090518/DEPARTMENTS03/905180301/-1/RSS Mon, 18 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:19:01.000 <![CDATA[ 7%") increase planned for IT projects ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090518/IT03/905180303/-1/RSS Mon, 18 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:45:40.000 <![CDATA[ Airlines report fewer passengers in April ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090517/TRAVEL02/905170301/-1/RSS Sun, 17 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:12.000 <![CDATA[ New York health commissioner to lead CDC ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090515/AGENCY02/905150302/-1/RSS Fri, 15 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:20:42.000 <![CDATA[ DoD task force to review performance-pay system ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090515/DEPARTMENTS01/905150303/-1/RSS Fri, 15 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:02:33.000 <![CDATA[ Months after deadline, fewer than half of high-tech ID cards issued ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090515/IT01/905150301/-1/RSS Fri, 15 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:45:25.000 <![CDATA[ Napolitano: FEMA to stay in DHS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090514/DEPARTMENTS03/905140301/-1/RSS Thu, 14 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:17:30.000 <![CDATA[ Senators call on regulatory nominee to focus on privacy issues ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090513/CONGRESS02/905130301/-1/RSS Wed, 13 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:07:59.000 <![CDATA[ Justice Dept. offers tips on spotting stimulus-related fraud ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090512/AGENCY02/905120303/-1/RSS Tue, 12 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:01:51.000 <![CDATA[ As consultant, Zients used research, new approaches to improve performance ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090511/ACQUISITION03/905110303/-1/RSS Mon, 11 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:35.000 <![CDATA[ 2010 budget: Many plus-ups, few cuts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090511/AGENCY01/905110304/-1/RSS Mon, 11 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:25:33.000 <![CDATA[ Coming soon: Research-based evaluations of agency performance ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090511/AGENCY02/905110305/-1/RSS Mon, 11 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:36:00.000 <![CDATA[ Long-term care premiums to jump up to 25%") ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090511/BENEFITS06/905110306/-1/RSS Mon, 11 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:12:38.000 <![CDATA[ Auditor: ‘Unprecedented' fraud in LOGCAP III ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090511/DEPARTMENTS01/905110302/-1/RSS Mon, 11 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:03:23.000 <![CDATA[ OPM moves to revoke Bush proposal for faster promotions ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090511/PERSONNEL01/905110307/-1/RSS Mon, 11 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:08:39.000 <![CDATA[ Naturally beautiful with contemporary flair ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090511/TRAVEL01/905110301/-1/RSS Mon, 11 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:04.000 <![CDATA[ Recovery.gov faces tight deadline for stimulus reporting ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090508/ACQUISITION03/905080302/-1/RSS Fri, 08 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:35.000 <![CDATA[ Pentagon comptroller: ‘The spigot is starting to close' ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090508/AGENCY01/905080303/-1/RSS Fri, 08 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:30:51.000 <![CDATA[ 2010 budget: agency by agency ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090508/AGENCY01/905080304/-1/RSS Fri, 08 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:22:53.000 <![CDATA[ As consultant, Zients used research, new approaches to improve performance ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090508/AGENCY02/905080305/-1/RSS Fri, 08 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:04:19.000 <![CDATA[ Business travel slows down ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090508/TRAVEL02/905080301/-1/RSS Fri, 08 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:12.000 <![CDATA[ Obama calls for more investment in border security ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090507/AGENCY04/905070302/-1/RSS Thu, 07 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:41:30.000 <![CDATA[ 121 programs targeted for termination or cuts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090506/AGENCY03/905060304/-1/RSS Wed, 06 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:42:39.000 <![CDATA[ Slow pace in rehiring retirees for stimulus projects angers lawmaker ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090506/BENEFITS02/905060302/-1/RSS Wed, 06 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:03:47.000 <![CDATA[ House panel approves parental leave bill ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090506/CONGRESS01/905060305/-1/RSS Wed, 06 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:04:54.000 <![CDATA[ Postal Service suffers more losses in second quarter ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090506/DEPARTMENTS03/905060303/-1/RSS Wed, 06 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:10:24.000 <![CDATA[ Summer air-travel forecast: easier ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090506/TRAVEL02/905060301/-1/RSS Wed, 06 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:12.000 <![CDATA[ Salazar takes quick action, but tough decisions lie ahead ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090505/AGENCY02/905050301/-1/RSS Tue, 05 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:26:55.000 <![CDATA[ IGs at three agencies overwhelmed ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090505/AGENCY02/905050302/-1/RSS Tue, 05 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:36:31.000 <![CDATA[ With collective bargaining likely, unions woo airport screeners ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090505/PERSONNEL03/905050303/-1/RSS Tue, 05 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:27:33.000 <![CDATA[ SARS, avian flu lessons guide feds ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090504/AGENCY02/905040304/-1/RSS Mon, 04 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:08:15.000 <![CDATA[ The narrowing gender pay gap ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090504/BENEFITS01/905040307/-1/RSS Mon, 04 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:58:14.000 <![CDATA[ When boss says ‘no,' new panels may say ‘yes' ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090504/PERSONNEL03/905040301/-1/RSS Mon, 04 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 14:18:32.000 <![CDATA[ Executive boards promote public service throughout the year ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090504/PERSONNEL03/905040302/-1/RSS Mon, 04 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 14:20:40.000 <![CDATA[ 30 finalists for Service to America Medals named ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090504/PERSONNEL03/905040305/-1/RSS Mon, 04 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:37:22.000 <![CDATA[ Public Service Recognition Week begins ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090504/PERSONNEL03/905040306/-1/RSS Mon, 04 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:32:44.000 <![CDATA[ Airlines see signs of improvement ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090503/TRAVEL02/905030301/-1/RSS Sun, 03 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:18.000 <![CDATA[ After three years, EPA releases report ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090501/AGENCY02/905010303/-1/RSS Fri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:33:18.000 <![CDATA[ Garbage helps Md. shipyard go green ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090501/FACILITIES01/905010302/-1/RSS Fri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:25:51.000 <![CDATA[ Multi-agency experience needed for many executive promotions ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090501/PERSONNEL03/905010301/-1/RSS Fri, 01 May 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 14:08:27.000 <![CDATA[ Feds drop ‘swine flu' for ‘H1N1 flu' ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090430/AGENCY02/904300302/-1/RSS Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:41:13.000 <![CDATA[ House panel approves bill to ban slaughter of wild horses ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090430/CONGRESS01/904300301/-1/RSS Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:31:09.000 <![CDATA[ Senators urge more aggressive screening ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090430/DEPARTMENTS03/904300303/-1/RSS Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:29:50.000 <![CDATA[ After Obama's first 100 days: Now comes the hard part ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090429/AGENCY04/904290303/-1/RSS Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:21:15.000 <![CDATA[ Top IT official: Government needs to be where Americans spend time online ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090429/IT02/904290302/-1/RSS Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 20:07:02.000 <![CDATA[ New OPM chief puts priority on telework ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090429/PERSONNEL01/904290301/-1/RSS Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 13:47:16.000 <![CDATA[ KBR sued over burn pit exposure ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090429/PERSONNEL04/904290304/-1/RSS Wed, 29 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:25:41.000 <![CDATA[ House unveils DoD acquisition reform bill ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090428/ACQUISITION03/904280302/-1/RSS Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:35.000 <![CDATA[ Obama asks Congress for $1.5 billion to combat swine flu ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090428/AGENCY04/904280305/-1/RSS Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:08:08.000 <![CDATA[ The reroofing of government ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090428/FACILITIES/904280306/-1/RSS Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:24:25.000 <![CDATA[ CIOs anticipate cybersecurity overhaul ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090428/IT02/904280304/-1/RSS Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:42:36.000 <![CDATA[ OPM's Berry opens door to union ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090428/PERSONNEL01/904280303/-1/RSS Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 13:43:25.000 <![CDATA[ After canceled contract, OPM lacks plan for RetireEZ ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090428/PERSONNEL01/904280307/-1/RSS Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:00:16.000 <![CDATA[ Gas prices won't be as high as last summer ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090428/TRAVEL02/904280301/-1/RSS Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:05.000 <![CDATA[ White House preparing ambitious green goals ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090427/AGENCY04/904270305/-1/RSS Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:39:43.000 <![CDATA[ New TSP options likely ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090427/BENEFITS03/904270306/-1/RSS Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:10:53.000 <![CDATA[ Chopra is the right choice for tech revolution, peers say ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090427/DEPARTMENTS06/904270303/-1/RSS Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:44:57.000 <![CDATA[ From consultant to top reformer: Meet the new chief performance officer ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090427/DEPARTMENTS06/904270304/-1/RSS Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:42:44.000 <![CDATA[ IT maintenance saps SSA budget ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090424/AGENCY02/904240303/-1/RSS Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:38:07.000 <![CDATA[ Arrests of border agents on the rise ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090424/DEPARTMENTS03/904240304/-1/RSS Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:25:18.000 <![CDATA[ Chopra is the right choice for tech revolution, peers say ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090424/IT03/904240302/-1/RSS Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:41:51.000 <![CDATA[ IT maintenance saps SSA budget ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090424/IT04/904240305/-1/RSS Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:27:06.000 <![CDATA[ US Airways, Alaska Air add checked-bag fees ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090424/TRAVEL02/904240301/-1/RSS Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:05.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies save with OMB's online tool ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090423/DEPARTMENTS06/904230302/-1/RSS Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:34:23.000 <![CDATA[ Training needed to reinstate labor partnerships, experts say ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090423/PERSONNEL03/904230301/-1/RSS Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 13:36:38.000 <![CDATA[ Feds to release data on aircraft bird strikes ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090423/TRAVEL02/904230303/-1/RSS Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:12:22.000 <![CDATA[ National parks getting $750 million from stimulus ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090422/AGENCY02/904220304/-1/RSS Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:35:36.000 <![CDATA[ FEMA nominee says debate over agency's fate is ‘over' ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090422/AGENCY02/904220305/-1/RSS Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:41:32.000 <![CDATA[ Will partnerships play a role in stimulus projects? ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090422/AGENCY05/904220302/-1/RSS Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:42:31.000 <![CDATA[ Second life for electronics ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090422/FACILITIES01/904220301/-1/RSS Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:35:45.000 <![CDATA[ Officials review how best to track green goals ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090422/FACILITIES01/904220303/-1/RSS Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:34:41.000 <![CDATA[ DFAS to return 600 contractor jobs to feds ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090421/ACQUISITION02/904210302/-1/RSS Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:12.000 <![CDATA[ About 20 probes of bailout under way ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090421/CONGRESS01/904210304/-1/RSS Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:23:13.000 <![CDATA[ Duckworth nomination on track for approval ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090421/DEPARTMENTS04/904210303/-1/RSS Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:31:21.000 <![CDATA[ Feds to release data on aircraft bird strikes ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090421/TRAVEL02/904210301/-1/RSS Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:43.000 <![CDATA[ Stimulus spending: Why feds fear more openness ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090420/AGENCY02/904200304/-1/RSS Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:29:27.000 <![CDATA[ CIA still lacking on language skills ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090420/AGENCY02/904200308/-1/RSS Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:15:53.000 <![CDATA[ Cabinet, still incomplete, meets ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090420/AGENCY04/904200307/-1/RSS Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:19:30.000 <![CDATA[ Concerns raised on pace of stimulus ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090420/AGENCY05/904200306/-1/RSS Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:26:29.000 <![CDATA[ Make stimulus tax credit work for you: Review W-4 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090420/BENEFITS01/904200309/-1/RSS Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:11:01.000 <![CDATA[ TSP board supports addition of Roth 401(k) option, spouse benefit ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090420/BENEFITS03/904200310/-1/RSS Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:46:38.000 <![CDATA[ DoD applies telework, subsidies to ease BRAC moves ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090420/DEPARTMENTS01/904200303/-1/RSS Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 12:19:47.000 <![CDATA[ Obama names chief performance, technology officers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090420/DEPARTMENTS06/904200305/-1/RSS Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:43:02.000 <![CDATA[ Sunshine, sports, splendors in the desert ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090420/TRAVEL01/904200301/-1/RSS Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:04.000 <![CDATA[ Neighbors fume over LAX plan ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090419/TRAVEL02/904190301/-1/RSS Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:43.000 <![CDATA[ Obama again delays E-Verify requirement ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090417/ACQUISITION03/904170301/-1/RSS Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:35.000 <![CDATA[ A bad month, but the best this year ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090416/TRAVEL02/904160301/-1/RSS Thu, 16 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:43.000 <![CDATA[ Funnyman Colbert gets less lofty namesake ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090415/AGENCY02/904150305/-1/RSS Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:28:50.000 <![CDATA[ The stimulus stress test: ‘Data dumps,' overwhelming feedback ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090415/AGENCY02/904150306/-1/RSS Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:29:21.000 <![CDATA[ Most Americans OK with Big Government , for now ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090415/AGENCY04/904150304/-1/RSS Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:23:35.000 <![CDATA[ $250M effort to secure ports lags ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090415/IT01/904150303/-1/RSS Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:36:46.000 <![CDATA[ AFGE to protest West Point outsourcing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090415/PERSONNEL04/904150302/-1/RSS Wed, 15 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 12:18:58.000 <![CDATA[ Report: U.N. spent U.S. funds on shoddy projects ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090414/AGENCY01/904140301/-1/RSS Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:30:53.000 <![CDATA[ Need tips on cultural customs? Consult a protocol officer ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090414/DEPARTMENTS08/904140302/-1/RSS Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:24:02.000 <![CDATA[ DoD to add 20,000 acquisition personnel ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090413/ACQUISITION03/904130301/-1/RSS Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:35.000 <![CDATA[ Extra pay for federally employed reservists ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090413/BENEFITS01/904130305/-1/RSS Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:19:44.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies speed hiring for stimulus onslaught ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090413/PERSONNEL02/904130304/-1/RSS Mon, 13 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 12:18:23.000 <![CDATA[ Your next bank: The Postal Service? ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090410/DEPARTMENTS02/904100301/-1/RSS Fri, 10 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:37:28.000 <![CDATA[ GSA speeds order for 17,600 fuel-efficient vehicles ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090409/ACQUISITION01/904090302/-1/RSS Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:24:21.000 <![CDATA[ Financial regulatory plan is inadequate, critics warn ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090409/AGENCY04/904090301/-1/RSS Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:17:41.000 <![CDATA[ OMB calls on agencies to share cost of Grants.gov upgrades ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090409/DEPARTMENTS06/904090303/-1/RSS Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:21:49.000 <![CDATA[ $10B Marine base: First step in military consolidation on Guam ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090408/DEPARTMENTS01/904080302/-1/RSS Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:25:15.000 <![CDATA[ Postal Service to slash carrier routes ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090408/DEPARTMENTS02/904080304/-1/RSS Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:36:22.000 <![CDATA[ Congress weighs in on cybersecurity with two bills ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090408/IT01/904080301/-1/RSS Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:17:54.000 <![CDATA[ State furloughs displace SSA employees, slow claims processing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090408/PERSONNEL03/904080303/-1/RSS Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:21:48.000 <![CDATA[ Vendors see increased demand for IT systems, support ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090407/ACQUISITION03/904070301/-1/RSS Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:36.000 <![CDATA[ Spending flattens out ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090407/ACQUISITION03/904070302/-1/RSS Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:35.000 <![CDATA[ Military used pigs in blasts to test armor ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090407/DEPARTMENTS01/904070303/-1/RSS Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:23:21.000 <![CDATA[ Democrats press OMB to halt growth of performance pay ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090407/DEPARTMENTS06/904070305/-1/RSS Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:04:36.000 <![CDATA[ Reservists to receive pay supplements to match federal salaries ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090407/PERSONNEL03/904070304/-1/RSS Tue, 07 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:18:18.000 <![CDATA[ The rising problem of bid protests ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090406/ACQUISITION03/904060301/-1/RSS Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:35.000 <![CDATA[ Defense secretary proposes budget that cuts weapons ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090406/DEPARTMENTS01/904060307/-1/RSS Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:12:12.000 <![CDATA[ Martha Johnson tapped to head GSA ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090406/DEPARTMENTS07/904060306/-1/RSS Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:48:23.000 <![CDATA[ Hundreds of buildings to be upgraded ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090406/FACILITIES/904060305/-1/RSS Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:41:05.000 <![CDATA[ Twitter to the rescue: Agencies apply high-tech tools in crisis response ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090406/IT03/904060304/-1/RSS Mon, 06 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:41:38.000 <![CDATA[ House, Senate pass $3.5 trillion budget measure ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090403/AGENCY01/904030301/-1/RSS Fri, 03 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:35:51.000 <![CDATA[ GAO calls for Defense to keep NSPS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090402/DEPARTMENTS05/904020303/-1/RSS Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:27:23.000 <![CDATA[ Lies in Iraq shooting unpunished ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090402/PERSONNEL04/904020301/-1/RSS Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:23:49.000 <![CDATA[ Senator delays confirmation vote of Duckworth as VA official ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090402/DEPARTMENTS04/904020302/-1/RSS Thu, 02 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:01:58.000 <![CDATA[ Boeing wins Secure Border Initiative work on northern border ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090401/ACQUISITION03/904010303/-1/RSS Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:36.000 <![CDATA[ Defense secretary proposes budget that cuts weapons ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090401/ACQUISITION03/904010304/-1/RSS Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:36.000 <![CDATA[ Committee approves nominees for DHS deputy, OPM director ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090401/DEPARTMENTS03/904010306/-1/RSS Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:29:37.000 <![CDATA[ Deputy VA secretary nominee wants career employees' ideas ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090401/DEPARTMENTS04/904010305/-1/RSS Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:25:19.000 <![CDATA[ Better service in the skies ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090401/TRAVEL02/904010301/-1/RSS Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:05.000 <![CDATA[ Tough times for travel industry ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090401/TRAVEL02/904010302/-1/RSS Wed, 01 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:04.000 <![CDATA[ EDS could get sole-source NMCI gap-filling contract ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090331/ACQUISITION03/903310301/-1/RSS Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:36.000 <![CDATA[ GAO applauds Pentagon acquisition policy changes ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090331/ACQUISITION03/903310302/-1/RSS Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:36.000 <![CDATA[ Defense budget plan could be pushed to May ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090331/DEPARTMENTS01/903310303/-1/RSS Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:21:20.000 <![CDATA[ Napolitano pledges more government aid to the Gulf Coast ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090331/DEPARTMENTS03/903310304/-1/RSS Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:36:43.000 <![CDATA[ The rise and fall (and rise again) of Grants.gov ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090330/ACQUISITION03/903300301/-1/RSS Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:45.000 <![CDATA[ Gates lobbies for more funds , for State ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090330/AGENCY01/903300302/-1/RSS Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:09:08.000 <![CDATA[ Pilots' union chief is nominee for FAA administrator ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090330/AGENCY02/903300304/-1/RSS Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:32:52.000 <![CDATA[ Outlook dim for improved pay, benefits ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090330/BENEFITS01/903300306/-1/RSS Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:58:06.000 <![CDATA[ Contractors jockey for IT, construction, energy projects at DoD ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090330/DEPARTMENTS01/903300305/-1/RSS Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:30:58.000 <![CDATA[ DoD managers: Pay for performance ripe for reform ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090330/PERSONNEL01/903300303/-1/RSS Mon, 30 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 12:17:52.000 <![CDATA[ Delta trims overseas flights up to 10%") ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090329/TRAVEL02/903290301/-1/RSS Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:05.000 <![CDATA[ Lawmakers promise more DTS oversight ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090329/TRAVEL02/903290302/-1/RSS Sun, 29 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:24.000 <![CDATA[ SSA plans hiring spree to deal with claims backlog ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090326/AGENCY02/903260302/-1/RSS Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:53:10.000 <![CDATA[ Geithner outlines plan to strengthen financial regulators ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090326/AGENCY05/903260303/-1/RSS Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:17:49.000 <![CDATA[ 80,000 on TSA's ‘cleared' fliers list ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090326/TRAVEL02/903260301/-1/RSS Thu, 26 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:24.000 <![CDATA[ Locke confirmed as Commerce secretary ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090325/AGENCY02/903250302/-1/RSS Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:29:23.000 <![CDATA[ House panel OKs 4 weeks' paid leave for new parents ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090325/BENEFITS05/903250304/-1/RSS Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:46:03.000 <![CDATA[ Postmaster general: USPS will run out of money by year's end ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090325/DEPARTMENTS02/903250303/-1/RSS Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:40:26.000 <![CDATA[ Senators push VA to automate claims processing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090325/DEPARTMENTS04/903250301/-1/RSS Wed, 25 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:52:14.000 <![CDATA[ Bill would give more training to managers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090324/CONGRESS04/903240304/-1/RSS Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:43:29.000 <![CDATA[ Defense Department details stimulus spending plan ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090324/DEPARTMENTS01/903240302/-1/RSS Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:01:39.000 <![CDATA[ Homeland Security beefs up security on Mexican border ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090324/DEPARTMENTS03/903240301/-1/RSS Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:19:01.000 <![CDATA[ GSA kicks off competition for $3 billion DHS headquarters project ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090324/DEPARTMENTS07/903240303/-1/RSS Tue, 24 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:49:14.000 <![CDATA[ IG uncovers abuse of telephone calling cards at IRS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090323/AGENCY02/903230302/-1/RSS Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:27:36.000 <![CDATA[ Obama outlines new rules for stimulus spending ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090323/AGENCY04/903230301/-1/RSS Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:33:00.000 <![CDATA[ Rep. Tauscher up for State Department post ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090320/DEPARTMENTS08/903200306/-1/RSS Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:26:57.000 <![CDATA[ Morale problems plague Forest Service ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090320/PERSONNEL03/903200302/-1/RSS Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 12:07:13.000 <![CDATA[ Postal Service to cut 3,300 jobs, close 6 district offices ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090320/PERSONNEL03/903200303/-1/RSS Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 12:13:00.000 <![CDATA[ Report faults IGs' protection of whistleblowers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090320/ACQUISITION03/903200301/-1/RSS Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:36.000 <![CDATA[ Collins reintroduces bill to rehire retirees at full salary ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090320/BENEFITS02/903200305/-1/RSS Fri, 20 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:45:24.000 <![CDATA[ Credit crisis stalls 21 GSA leasing projects 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http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090319/DEPARTMENTS08/903190304/-1/RSS Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:08:57.000 <![CDATA[ Green buying standards to move beyond computers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090319/FACILITIES01/903190302/-1/RSS Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:36:09.000 <![CDATA[ Labor groups weigh whether to fight for pay parity ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090319/PERSONNEL03/903190307/-1/RSS Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:55:39.000 <![CDATA[ Pentagon comptroller cites high cost of outsourcing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090318/ACQUISITION03/903180302/-1/RSS Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:45.000 <![CDATA[ Lawmakers call for FEMA to stay put ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090318/AGENCY02/903180303/-1/RSS Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:17:22.000 <![CDATA[ Sick leave credit, TSP provisions advance ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090318/BENEFITS03/903180306/-1/RSS Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:08:53.000 <![CDATA[ Gay, lesbian employees sue for federal spouse benefits ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090318/BENEFITS04/903180305/-1/RSS Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:11:29.000 <![CDATA[ Mail carrier saves woman from fire, then completes rounds ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090318/DEPARTMENTS02/903180304/-1/RSS Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:36:29.000 <![CDATA[ More gate searches in store for fliers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090318/TRAVEL02/903180301/-1/RSS Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:24.000 <![CDATA[ Obama's energy goals increase work at Interior agencies ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090317/FACILITIES04/903170301/-1/RSS Tue, 17 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:09:25.000 <![CDATA[ CIO Kundra on leave after raid ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090316/AGENCY02/903160305/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:43:02.000 <![CDATA[ Government's new CIO vows more online transparency ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090316/AGENCY02/903160306/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:30:16.000 <![CDATA[ Recession slows, doesn't stop, retirements ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090316/BENEFITS02/903160303/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:44:14.000 <![CDATA[ TSP reports record allocations in safe G Fund ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090316/BENEFITS03/903160307/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:08:47.000 <![CDATA[ Defense, OPM to review NSPS performance pay system ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090316/DEPARTMENTS01/903160308/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:55:10.000 <![CDATA[ NSA dominating cybersecurity; DHS official quits, warning of bad strategy ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090316/IT01/903160304/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:34:37.000 <![CDATA[ OPM: Agencies can hire quickly for stimulus work ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090313/PERSONNEL01/903130302/-1/RSS Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:43:38.000 <![CDATA[ Beyond the ballpark: A city of many charms ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090313/TRAVEL01/903130301/-1/RSS Fri, 13 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:04.000 <![CDATA[ Energy secretary affirms commitment to nuclear power ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090312/FACILITIES04/903120301/-1/RSS Thu, 12 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:12:07.000 <![CDATA[ Obama to sign $410 billion omnibus for 2009 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090311/AGENCY04/903110305/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:34:28.000 <![CDATA[ TSP dispels hoax story about I Fund insolvency ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090311/BENEFITS03/903110307/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:47:35.000 <![CDATA[ Terrorist watch list hits 1 million ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090311/DEPARTMENTS03/903110306/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:22:17.000 <![CDATA[ Online records key to automating security clearances ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090311/IT01/903110301/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:45:15.000 <![CDATA[ CIS digitizes immigration applications for processing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090311/IT01/903110302/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:41:15.000 <![CDATA[ For CBP, challenge is Secure Border Initiative ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090311/IT03/903110303/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:51:21.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies move toward goal of sharing health records ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090311/IT03/903110304/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:44:05.000 <![CDATA[ IRS relies mostly on cost-reimbursement contracts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090310/AGENCY02/903100305/-1/RSS Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:10:01.000 <![CDATA[ Waxman calls for mandatory TSP enrollment ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090310/BENEFITS03/903100307/-1/RSS Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:38:06.000 <![CDATA[ Planning for damage from climate change ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090310/FACILITIES01/903100302/-1/RSS Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:42:54.000 <![CDATA[ Government's cutback on energy, water use is slowing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090310/FACILITIES04/903100304/-1/RSS Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:14:55.000 <![CDATA[ Experts criticize NSA's growing role in cybersecurity ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090310/IT01/903100306/-1/RSS Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:17:46.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies may rehire retirees to oversee stimulus spending ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090310/PERSONNEL02/903100303/-1/RSS Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:17:13.000 <![CDATA[ Travelers, lawmakers fault Defense Travel System ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090310/TRAVEL02/903100301/-1/RSS Tue, 10 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:24.000 <![CDATA[ OMB: 2010 to be rebuilding year ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090309/DEPARTMENTS06/903090303/-1/RSS Mon, 09 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:06:01.000 <![CDATA[ Interior unable to perform many core missions, auditors say ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090306/AGENCY02/903060301/-1/RSS Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:33:20.000 <![CDATA[ Workplace issues challenge new DHS team ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090306/DEPARTMENTS03/903060302/-1/RSS Fri, 06 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:32:55.000 <![CDATA[ New bill would enhance retirement benefits ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090305/BENEFITS02/903050302/-1/RSS Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:44:39.000 <![CDATA[ House committee fast-tracks paid leave for new parents ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090305/BENEFITS05/903050301/-1/RSS Thu, 05 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:45:57.000 <![CDATA[ Obama announces overhaul of government contracting ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090304/ACQUISITION03/903040301/-1/RSS Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:46.000 <![CDATA[ Will contracting fixes work? ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090304/ACQUISITION03/903040302/-1/RSS Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:46.000 <![CDATA[ IRS ends private debt collection contract ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090304/ACQUISITION03/903040303/-1/RSS Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:46.000 <![CDATA[ Speedier hiring will be new OPM chief's challenge ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090304/PERSONNEL01/903040304/-1/RSS Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:43:06.000 <![CDATA[ When suspending contractors, size , not action , matters ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090303/ACQUISITION03/903030301/-1/RSS Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:46.000 <![CDATA[ Amid buzzwords, senators push for defense acquisition reform ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090303/ACQUISITION03/903030309/-1/RSS Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:15:17.000 <![CDATA[ 2010 budget plan would increase procurement officers' ranks ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090303/AGENCY01/903030307/-1/RSS Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:35:38.000 <![CDATA[ TSA flooded with opposition to proposal on corporate jets ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090303/DEPARTMENTS03/903030306/-1/RSS Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:23:47.000 <![CDATA[ Unopened claims letters hidden at VA offices ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090303/DEPARTMENTS04/903030308/-1/RSS Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:24:12.000 <![CDATA[ New cybersecurity controls simplify, prioritize protections ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090303/IT01/903030304/-1/RSS Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:42:00.000 <![CDATA[ DoD wary of workforce shrinkage ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090303/PERSONNEL02/903030303/-1/RSS Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:42:42.000 <![CDATA[ System that checks status of workers set to expire ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090303/PERSONNEL02/903030305/-1/RSS Tue, 03 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:17:28.000 <![CDATA[ First stimulus spending: More staff, IT systems ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090302/ACQUISITION03/903020301/-1/RSS Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:46.000 <![CDATA[ Long-term budget adds clarity to promises ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090302/AGENCY01/903020303/-1/RSS Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:35:44.000 <![CDATA[ Obama names Sebelius to lead HHS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090302/AGENCY02/903020305/-1/RSS Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:52:52.000 <![CDATA[ 2009 Spending: So many billions, so little time ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090302/CONGRESS01/903020302/-1/RSS Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:34:11.000 <![CDATA[ Stimulus has funds for GAO to beef up staff ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090302/CONGRESS05/903020304/-1/RSS Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:19:50.000 <![CDATA[ Prince quits as CEO of Blackwater-turned-Xe ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090302/PERSONNEL04/903020306/-1/RSS Mon, 02 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:12:41.000 <![CDATA[ Military making do with less land ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090227/DEPARTMENTS01/902270301/-1/RSS Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:30:58.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies award millions of dollars in contracts to banned contractors ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090226/ACQUISITION03/902260301/-1/RSS Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:46.000 <![CDATA[ Obama proposes 2 percent raise for 2010 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090226/AGENCY04/902260304/-1/RSS Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:05:33.000 <![CDATA[ FEMA grilled on $4 billion in unspent aid ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090226/AGENCY05/902260302/-1/RSS Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:17:12.000 <![CDATA[ Raptor in dogfight for its future ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090226/DEPARTMENTS01/902260303/-1/RSS Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:24:17.000 <![CDATA[ Obama previews 2010 budget, charts course for future ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090225/AGENCY01/902250304/-1/RSS Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:32:30.000 <![CDATA[ Treasury administers ‘stress tests' to monitor banks' pulse ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090225/AGENCY05/902250303/-1/RSS Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:41:06.000 <![CDATA[ House passes $410 billion 2009 omnibus spending bill ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090225/CONGRESS01/902250306/-1/RSS Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:34:05.000 <![CDATA[ Bill to benefit federal, military retirees introduced ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090225/CONGRESS04/902250307/-1/RSS Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:05:20.000 <![CDATA[ Bill to correct pension problem introduced ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090225/CONGRESS04/902250308/-1/RSS Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:46:13.000 <![CDATA[ DHS weighing collective bargaining for airport screeners ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090225/DEPARTMENTS03/902250305/-1/RSS Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:31:51.000 <![CDATA[ Cybersecurity challenges top concerns of federal CIOs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090225/IT01/902250302/-1/RSS Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:45:06.000 <![CDATA[ Social Security moves to Internet-based phone system ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090225/IT03/902250301/-1/RSS Wed, 25 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:51:51.000 <![CDATA[ Reports on stimulus spending must begin next week ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090224/ACQUISITION03/902240303/-1/RSS Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:46.000 <![CDATA[ Commentary: Government can foster business model for social change ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090224/ADOP06/902240304/-1/RSS Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:44:36.000 <![CDATA[ NASA to investigate satellite launch failure ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090224/AGENCY02/902240307/-1/RSS Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:24:40.000 <![CDATA[ Obama vows to slash spending, urges bipartisanship ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090224/AGENCY04/902240308/-1/RSS Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:20:04.000 <![CDATA[ Lawmakers try to fix VA budget tardiness ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090224/DEPARTMENTS04/902240306/-1/RSS Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:24:04.000 <![CDATA[ TSA to deploy full-body scanners ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090224/TRAVEL02/902240301/-1/RSS Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:25.000 <![CDATA[ FAA plan to cut airport meteorologists worries experts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090224/TRAVEL02/902240302/-1/RSS Tue, 24 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:43.000 <![CDATA[ Interior IG tapped to oversee stimulus spending ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090223/AGENCY02/902230305/-1/RSS Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:30:33.000 <![CDATA[ FDA asks lawmakers for more regulatory powers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090223/CONGRESS01/902230302/-1/RSS Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:16:33.000 <![CDATA[ 2009 omnibus bill introduced; first votes to occur this week ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090223/CONGRESS01/902230306/-1/RSS Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:33:33.000 <![CDATA[ Pay reform means big payouts at DoD ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090223/DEPARTMENTS01/902230307/-1/RSS Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:49:54.000 <![CDATA[ Don't expect electric cars soon ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090223/FACILITIES03/902230303/-1/RSS Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:18:08.000 <![CDATA[ Cybersecurity chiefs unveil plan to lock out intruders ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090223/IT01/902230304/-1/RSS Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:17:20.000 <![CDATA[ OPM increases COLA for Puerto Rico employees ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090223/PERSONNEL01/902230308/-1/RSS Mon, 23 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:55:50.000 <![CDATA[ Debarred contractors continue to get federal work ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090220/ACQUISITION03/902200301/-1/RSS Fri, 20 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:46.000 <![CDATA[ DoD officials vow secrecy on budget ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090219/DEPARTMENTS01/902190301/-1/RSS Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:17:08.000 <![CDATA[ TSP to redesign Web site this year ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090218/BENEFITS03/902180301/-1/RSS Wed, 18 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:38:13.000 <![CDATA[ Raids on federal computer data soar ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090217/IT01/902170303/-1/RSS Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:18:03.000 <![CDATA[ Cybersecurity chief to assess U.S. policy, defenses ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090217/IT01/902170305/-1/RSS Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:32:40.000 <![CDATA[ Some worried about plan to cut airport meteorologists ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090217/TRAVEL02/902170304/-1/RSS Tue, 17 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:32:29.000 <![CDATA[ Broadband providers look for stimulus boost ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090216/AGENCY02/902160302/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:51:04.000 <![CDATA[ Much of stimulus spending slated for federal programs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090216/AGENCY05/902160303/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:55:04.000 <![CDATA[ Looking to close USERRA holes ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090216/PERSONNEL03/902160304/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:30:22.000 <![CDATA[ TSA to test encrypted air boarding passes ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090216/TRAVEL02/902160301/-1/RSS Mon, 16 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:25.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies avoid fixed-price contracts for complex work ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090213/ACQUISITION03/902130301/-1/RSS Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:47.000 <![CDATA[ Bill introduced to speed up VA appropriations ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090213/DEPARTMENTS04/902130302/-1/RSS Fri, 13 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:23:35.000 <![CDATA[ Contractors review possible past wrongdoing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090212/ACQUISITION03/902120301/-1/RSS Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:47.000 <![CDATA[ Obama orders contractors to use ‘carryover' workforce for new jobs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090212/ACQUISITION03/902120302/-1/RSS Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:47.000 <![CDATA[ House, Senate quickly reach $790B stimulus deal ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090212/CONGRESS01/902120304/-1/RSS Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:28:37.000 <![CDATA[ Panel scolds FAA for data breach affecting 45,000 employees ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090212/IT01/902120303/-1/RSS Thu, 12 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:34:02.000 <![CDATA[ Contracts offer more bang for stimulus buck, energy officials say ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090211/ACQUISITION03/902110311/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:26:24.000 <![CDATA[ Like the president, some feds need smart phones with top security ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090211/IT01/902110312/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:25:45.000 <![CDATA[ DHS to roll out new high-tech virtual border in Arizona ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090211/DEPARTMENTS03/902110302/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:18:10.000 <![CDATA[ Shinseki wants electronic system to deal with claims backlog ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090211/DEPARTMENTS04/902110301/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:51:29.000 <![CDATA[ GSA reviewing hundreds of projects for stimulus funding ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090211/ACQUISITION01/902110306/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:24:57.000 <![CDATA[ Salazar slows offshore drilling plan ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090211/AGENCY02/902110303/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:20:53.000 <![CDATA[ Lawmakers vow to strengthen FDA authority ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090211/AGENCY02/902110305/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:35:43.000 <![CDATA[ Trillions aimed at recovery ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090211/AGENCY02/902110307/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:29:43.000 <![CDATA[ Food safety problems still far from resolved ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090211/AGENCY03/902110304/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:38:56.000 <![CDATA[ Reservist sues company that manages TSP funds ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090211/BENEFITS03/902110308/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:27:51.000 <![CDATA[ GAO again calls for DoD to examine reliance on contractors ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090211/DEPARTMENTS01/902110309/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:58:11.000 <![CDATA[ Analysts looking at Defense costs take aim at civilian pay raises ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090211/DEPARTMENTS01/902110310/-1/RSS Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:56:02.000 <![CDATA[ Navigating the maze of tax changes ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090210/BENEFITS01/902100309/-1/RSS Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:10:34.000 <![CDATA[ Lawmakers prepare for conference on differing stimulus plans ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090210/CONGRESS01/902100307/-1/RSS Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:54:45.000 <![CDATA[ Moves to freeze pay of lawmakers unlikely to affect career execs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090210/CONGRESS01/902100308/-1/RSS Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:18:51.000 <![CDATA[ FAA whistleblower office proposed in House bill ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090210/CONGRESS04/902100306/-1/RSS Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:16:20.000 <![CDATA[ Long recession could stymie USPS struggle for solvency ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090210/DEPARTMENTS02/902100305/-1/RSS Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:36:14.000 <![CDATA[ Agency travel policies get poor grades ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090210/TRAVEL02/902100301/-1/RSS Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:25.000 <![CDATA[ Bill requires ‘cleared' terror watch list ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090210/TRAVEL02/902100302/-1/RSS Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:25.000 <![CDATA[ Some deals beat CityPairs fares ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090210/TRAVEL02/902100303/-1/RSS Tue, 10 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:43.000 <![CDATA[ Revisions under way, stimulus plan takes shape ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090209/AGENCY02/902090304/-1/RSS Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:28:02.000 <![CDATA[ Some Bush environmental actions face reversal ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090209/FACILITIES01/902090303/-1/RSS Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:36:56.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies using different tools to fight phishing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090209/IT01/902090301/-1/RSS Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:50:52.000 <![CDATA[ Obama taps official to review cybersecurity policy ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090209/IT01/902090302/-1/RSS Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:42:28.000 <![CDATA[ Unions press to suspend outsourcing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090208/ACQUISITION03/902080301/-1/RSS Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:47.000 <![CDATA[ Roth option may be coming to TSP ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090208/BENEFITS03/902080305/-1/RSS Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:28:16.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies kick off recruiting surge ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090208/PERSONNEL02/902080304/-1/RSS Sun, 08 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:42:08.000 <![CDATA[ Senators: Agreement Reached on Stimulus Package ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090206/AGENCY01/902060306/-1/RSS Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:17:22.000 <![CDATA[ Lawmaker to reintroduce FERS sick leave bill ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090206/BENEFITS05/902060307/-1/RSS Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:01:38.000 <![CDATA[ Analysts looking at Defense costs take aim at civilian pay raises ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090206/DEPARTMENTS01/902060302/-1/RSS Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:41:42.000 <![CDATA[ Nomination spigot for DoD posts goes dry ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090206/DEPARTMENTS01/902060303/-1/RSS Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:01:21.000 <![CDATA[ Whom do Americans trust? The letter carrier ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090206/DEPARTMENTS02/902060305/-1/RSS Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:35:59.000 <![CDATA[ Use of E-Verify hits some bumps ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090206/PERSONNEL02/902060304/-1/RSS Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:17:04.000 <![CDATA[ Panetta vows to shrink contractor force at CIA ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090206/PERSONNEL04/902060301/-1/RSS Fri, 06 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:37:42.000 <![CDATA[ USDA suspends federal contracting with Peanut Corp. ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090205/ACQUISITION03/902050302/-1/RSS Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:47.000 <![CDATA[ House delays vote on fiscal 2009 spending bill ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090205/CONGRESS01/902050303/-1/RSS Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:33:26.000 <![CDATA[ Shinseki wants electronic system to deal with claims backlog ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090205/DEPARTMENTS04/902050305/-1/RSS Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:52:32.000 <![CDATA[ USDA lab employees implicated in prescription drug ring ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090205/PERSONNEL03/902050304/-1/RSS Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:09:54.000 <![CDATA[ Glitz and gambling amid natural beauty ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090205/TRAVEL01/902050301/-1/RSS Thu, 05 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:04.000 <![CDATA[ His terms met, Gregg says yes to Commerce ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090204/AGENCY02/902040305/-1/RSS Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:20:59.000 <![CDATA[ Vets' groups urging Congress act on claims backlog, other issues ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090204/BENEFITS02/902040303/-1/RSS Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:37:04.000 <![CDATA[ Mabus may head Navy ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090204/DEPARTMENTS01/902040304/-1/RSS Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:43:37.000 <![CDATA[ Union to press for halt of all outsourcing studies, rewrite of rules ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090204/PERSONNEL03/902040301/-1/RSS Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:48:30.000 <![CDATA[ Intelligence nominee calls for bringing more jobs in house ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090204/PERSONNEL04/902040302/-1/RSS Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:36:26.000 <![CDATA[ IRS to review outsourced tax collection ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090204/PERSONNEL04/902040306/-1/RSS Wed, 04 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:08:27.000 <![CDATA[ Killefer withdraws as chief performance officer ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090203/AGENCY02/902030303/-1/RSS Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:42:28.000 <![CDATA[ Daschle withdraws as HHS nominee ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090203/AGENCY02/902030304/-1/RSS Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:47:20.000 <![CDATA[ White House to assume key role in cybersecurity ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090203/IT01/902030301/-1/RSS Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:36:25.000 <![CDATA[ A new approach in making policy: Citizen engagement ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090203/IT03/902030302/-1/RSS Tue, 03 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:35:15.000 <![CDATA[ Managers mobilize for stimulus spending ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090201/AGENCY02/902010306/-1/RSS Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:55:11.000 <![CDATA[ What the new transparency rules will mean ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090201/AGENCY04/902010304/-1/RSS Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:18:26.000 <![CDATA[ USPS asks for 5-day delivery, office closings ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090201/DEPARTMENTS02/902010303/-1/RSS Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:36:06.000 <![CDATA[ Building a home for DHS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090201/DEPARTMENTS03/902010305/-1/RSS Sun, 01 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:54:16.000 <![CDATA[ White House to review E-Verify rule for contractors ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090130/ACQUISITION03/901300301/-1/RSS Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:47.000 <![CDATA[ Obama directives aim to benefit contractor employees ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090130/ACQUISITION03/901300302/-1/RSS Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:47.000 <![CDATA[ Open government advocates applaud Obama's FOIA memo ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090130/AGENCY02/901300304/-1/RSS Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:42:37.000 <![CDATA[ Agriculture agency to test performance pay ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090130/BENEFITS01/901300305/-1/RSS Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:30:01.000 <![CDATA[ House amendment offers more protection for whistleblowers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090130/PERSONNEL03/901300303/-1/RSS Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:35:47.000 <![CDATA[ Geithner names ex-lobbyist to key Treasury post ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090128/AGENCY02/901280302/-1/RSS Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:31:09.000 <![CDATA[ Intel director McConnell resigns ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090128/AGENCY04/901280301/-1/RSS Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:40:57.000 <![CDATA[ Cost-reimbursement contracts gain bigger foothold in procurement ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090127/ACQUISITION03/901270301/-1/RSS Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:47.000 <![CDATA[ White House signals support for C-17s, UAVs, small ships ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090127/ACQUISITION03/901270302/-1/RSS Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:47.000 <![CDATA[ Lawmakers push Obama to build more F-22s ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090127/ACQUISITION03/901270303/-1/RSS Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 16:43:49.000 <![CDATA[ 2008 lobbying spending tops $3B ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090127/CONGRESS01/901270305/-1/RSS Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:26:57.000 <![CDATA[ Geithner confirmed by Senate in divided vote ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090127/CONGRESS02/901270306/-1/RSS Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:39:25.000 <![CDATA[ Cybercrime experts keep close watch on Internet worm ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090127/IT01/901270304/-1/RSS Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:37:42.000 <![CDATA[ White House, GOP spar on stimulus ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090126/AGENCY04/901260303/-1/RSS Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:29:35.000 <![CDATA[ Senate Democrats release stimulus plan details ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090126/CONGRESS02/901260302/-1/RSS Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:44:09.000 <![CDATA[ Feds fall short on civil rights ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090126/DEPARTMENTS01/901260301/-1/RSS Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:26:24.000 <![CDATA[ Lynn gets waiver from Obama lobbyist rules ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090126/DEPARTMENTS01/901260304/-1/RSS Mon, 26 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:43:24.000 <![CDATA[ Some Republicans withhold support for Geithner ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090122/AGENCY02/901220304/-1/RSS Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:21:39.000 <![CDATA[ Intel nominee would scale back contractors ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090122/AGENCY02/901220307/-1/RSS Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:41:52.000 <![CDATA[ Obama's ethics rules come with exceptions ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090122/AGENCY04/901220302/-1/RSS Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:29:16.000 <![CDATA[ Obama starts reversing course on Bush regulations, ethics ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090122/AGENCY04/901220306/-1/RSS Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:43:19.000 <![CDATA[ Parental leave bill introduced ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090122/BENEFITS05/901220308/-1/RSS Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:13:16.000 <![CDATA[ New federal programs added to GAO's ‘high-risk' list ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090122/CONGRESS05/901220305/-1/RSS Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:20:56.000 <![CDATA[ Lobbyist rules may block deputy DoD secretary nominee ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090122/DEPARTMENTS01/901220301/-1/RSS Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:13:06.000 <![CDATA[ State Dept. nominees cite need for more staffing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090122/DEPARTMENTS08/901220303/-1/RSS Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:53:42.000 <![CDATA[ Treasury nominee vows oversight of stimulus, financial bailout ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090121/AGENCY02/901210304/-1/RSS Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:21:29.000 <![CDATA[ Senate vote on Holder to be pushed back ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090121/AGENCY02/901210306/-1/RSS Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:41:42.000 <![CDATA[ Republicans: Stimulus should include government growth checks ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090121/CONGRESS01/901210307/-1/RSS Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:02:36.000 <![CDATA[ Committee approves Transportation nominee ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090121/CONGRESS02/901210305/-1/RSS Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:28:17.000 <![CDATA[ FPS unit kept eyes, ears on inaugural parade route ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090121/DEPARTMENTS03/901210303/-1/RSS Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:18:39.000 <![CDATA[ Senate confirms Clinton as secretary of State ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090121/DEPARTMENTS08/901210302/-1/RSS Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:39:53.000 <![CDATA[ US Airways passengers get $5,000 each , is it enough? ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090121/TRAVEL02/901210301/-1/RSS Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:43.000 <![CDATA[ Thousands of feds to provide security ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090120/AGENCY02/901200303/-1/RSS Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:42:04.000 <![CDATA[ Obama faces immediate management decisions ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090120/AGENCY04/901200302/-1/RSS Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:20:11.000 <![CDATA[ Obama pledges government that ‘works' ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090120/AGENCY04/901200304/-1/RSS Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:41:49.000 <![CDATA[ OPM reports it's ready to handle influx of clearance investigations ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090120/PERSONNEL01/901200301/-1/RSS Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:39:43.000 <![CDATA[ Army shows off first 6 electric cars ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090119/ACQUISITION03/901190305/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 16:50:33.000 <![CDATA[ Interim rule restricts revolving door ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090119/ACQUISITION03/901190306/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:48.000 <![CDATA[ Congress waives TSP withdrawal requirement ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090119/BENEFITS03/901190314/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:10:48.000 <![CDATA[ Dems propose $550B in federal projects ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090119/CONGRESS01/901190313/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:54:35.000 <![CDATA[ Clinton says she'll boost Foreign Service staffing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090119/DEPARTMENTS08/901190310/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:33:42.000 <![CDATA[ Taxpayer data insecure, IG warns ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090119/IT01/901190312/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:43:42.000 <![CDATA[ DoD gets new hiring authorities ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090119/PERSONNEL01/901190307/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:32:02.000 <![CDATA[ Hispanic hiring gains , with qualifications ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090119/PERSONNEL01/901190308/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:32:39.000 <![CDATA[ OPM streamlines SES application process ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090119/PERSONNEL01/901190309/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:33:15.000 <![CDATA[ OPM reports it's ready to handle influx of clearance investigations ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090119/PERSONNEL01/901190311/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:35:14.000 <![CDATA[ New hotel options in Washington ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090119/TRAVEL01/901190302/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:04.000 <![CDATA[ Lively downtown is place to be in KC ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090119/TRAVEL01/901190303/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:04.000 <![CDATA[ A mixed bag on travel deals ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090119/TRAVEL02/901190301/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:18.000 <![CDATA[ Air travel complaints increase in 2008 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090119/TRAVEL02/901190304/-1/RSS Mon, 19 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:43.000 <![CDATA[ Expecting regulatory change? Think again ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090118/AGENCY02/901180304/-1/RSS Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:02:40.000 <![CDATA[ Billions for buildings, cars, infrastructure ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090118/FACILITIES03/901180303/-1/RSS Sun, 18 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:55:22.000 <![CDATA[ House Democrats propose tens of billions in new federal programs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090115/CONGRESS01/901150303/-1/RSS Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:28:05.000 <![CDATA[ Napolitano to focus on management reform at DHS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090115/DEPARTMENTS03/901150302/-1/RSS Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:31:45.000 <![CDATA[ Interior nominee: National parks to benefit from stimulus plan ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090115/AGENCY02/901150301/-1/RSS Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:28:00.000 <![CDATA[ Obama asks retired Air Force general to run NASA ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090114/AGENCY02/901140301/-1/RSS Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:22:03.000 <![CDATA[ Vilsack promises plenty as Agriculture secretary ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090114/AGENCY02/901140302/-1/RSS Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:25:27.000 <![CDATA[ Environmental nominees vow to support scientists' findings ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090114/AGENCY02/901140303/-1/RSS Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:16:04.000 <![CDATA[ Shinseki sets goal for joint VA-DoD electronic medical records ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090114/DEPARTMENTS01/901140304/-1/RSS Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-10 21:10:51.000 <![CDATA[ Donovan pledges sweeping changes at HUD ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090113/AGENCY02/901130304/-1/RSS Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:26:15.000 <![CDATA[ Education nominee Duncan vows to cut ineffective programs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090113/AGENCY04/901130303/-1/RSS Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:02:06.000 <![CDATA[ Report cites shift in Coast Guard ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090113/DEPARTMENTS03/901130301/-1/RSS Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:28:41.000 <![CDATA[ OMB nominee pledges watchful eye on government spending ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090113/DEPARTMENTS06/901130302/-1/RSS Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:34:34.000 <![CDATA[ Top Republican warns of Clinton Foundation role ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090113/DEPARTMENTS08/901130306/-1/RSS Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:28:07.000 <![CDATA[ Energy nominee Chu looks to alternatives to foreign fuel ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090113/FACILITIES04/901130305/-1/RSS Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:39:27.000 <![CDATA[ Federal auditors launch forensics teams ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090112/ACQUISITION03/901120301/-1/RSS Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:48.000 <![CDATA[ Delay expected for full 2010 budget proposal ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090112/AGENCY01/901120306/-1/RSS Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:25:26.000 <![CDATA[ Obama's top reformer ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090112/AGENCY04/901120305/-1/RSS Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:28:07.000 <![CDATA[ By 2012, Defense execs must have joint-duty to move up ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090112/DEPARTMENTS01/901120304/-1/RSS Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:31:12.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies show little progress in issuing high-tech ID badges ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090112/IT01/901120307/-1/RSS Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:16:08.000 <![CDATA[ DHS delays requirement for immigration checks by contractors ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090109/ACQUISITION03/901090301/-1/RSS Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 16:57:30.000 <![CDATA[ Labor nominee provides few answers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090109/AGENCY02/901090304/-1/RSS Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:52:57.000 <![CDATA[ Missing papers cause most improper payments ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090109/BENEFITS01/901090303/-1/RSS Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:26:46.000 <![CDATA[ Homeland Security HQ plan OK'd; construction date uncertain ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090109/DEPARTMENTS03/901090305/-1/RSS Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:48:27.000 <![CDATA[ Work-force survey: High morale, but concern about appraisals ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090109/PERSONNEL02/901090302/-1/RSS Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:29:50.000 <![CDATA[ Speculation swirls around NASA chief successor ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090108/AGENCY02/901080301/-1/RSS Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:18:14.000 <![CDATA[ Daschle tells Senate committee his ideas for running HHS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090108/CONGRESS02/901080302/-1/RSS Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:40:33.000 <![CDATA[ Senate likely to begin confirmation votes on Inauguration Day ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090108/CONGRESS02/901080303/-1/RSS Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:42:02.000 <![CDATA[ Obama picks more senior DoD leaders ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090108/DEPARTMENTS01/901080304/-1/RSS Thu, 08 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:20:57.000 <![CDATA[ Record $1.2 trillion deficit in 2009 , and growing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090107/AGENCY01/901070307/-1/RSS Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:48:20.000 <![CDATA[ Obama: Panetta qualified to handle intelligence ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090107/AGENCY02/901070303/-1/RSS Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:21:49.000 <![CDATA[ CNN reports host up for surgeon general post ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090107/AGENCY02/901070304/-1/RSS Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:21:10.000 <![CDATA[ NASA study: Extending shuttle program would be costly, risky ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090107/AGENCY03/901070302/-1/RSS Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:18:29.000 <![CDATA[ Obama names chief performance officer ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090107/AGENCY04/901070308/-1/RSS Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:27:59.000 <![CDATA[ Napolitano heads to swift confirmation but faces issues ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090107/CONGRESS02/901070305/-1/RSS Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:43:59.000 <![CDATA[ Mounties recover Navy boats swiped in scheme ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090107/DEPARTMENTS01/901070306/-1/RSS Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:32:56.000 <![CDATA[ DHS' new security rules rile business ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090107/DEPARTMENTS03/901070301/-1/RSS Wed, 07 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:30:26.000 <![CDATA[ Obama opts for outsider atop CIA ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090106/AGENCY04/901060302/-1/RSS Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:21:21.000 <![CDATA[ Obama: Act now on ‘very sick' economy ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090106/AGENCY04/901060303/-1/RSS Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:21:50.000 <![CDATA[ TV converter coupon program is out of cash ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090106/CONGRESS01/901060301/-1/RSS Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:20:41.000 <![CDATA[ 9,000 DoD jobs subject to possible outsourcing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090106/DEPARTMENTS01/901060305/-1/RSS Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:48:06.000 <![CDATA[ Lieberman urges Napolitano to keep DHS as is ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090106/DEPARTMENTS03/901060304/-1/RSS Tue, 06 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:29:08.000 <![CDATA[ Richardson bows out of Cabinet post nomination ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090105/AGENCY04/901050301/-1/RSS Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:21:32.000 <![CDATA[ Obama names four to top jobs at Justice ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090105/AGENCY04/901050302/-1/RSS Mon, 05 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:27:45.000 <![CDATA[ Chief justice again pushes for higher judges' pay ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090102/AGENCY02/901020302/-1/RSS Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:47:41.000 <![CDATA[ More transparency fixes seen in Senate future ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20090102/CONGRESS02/901020301/-1/RSS Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-27 21:10:07.000 <![CDATA[ Napolitano has pushed security tech ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081230/DEPARTMENTS03/812300302/-1/RSS Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:27:39.000 <![CDATA[ Obama's technology officer will have hands full ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081230/IT03/812300303/-1/RSS Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:26:02.000 <![CDATA[ Contractor groups sue to abolish new immigration checks ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081230/PERSONNEL04/812300301/-1/RSS Tue, 30 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:21:57.000 <![CDATA[ Court finds Pentagon violated veteran hiring preferences ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081229/DEPARTMENTS01/812290301/-1/RSS Mon, 29 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:03:38.000 <![CDATA[ Navy slashes energy use through variety of projects ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081224/FACILITIES04/812240301/-1/RSS Wed, 24 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:32:07.000 <![CDATA[ FDA changes approach to food safety inspections ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081223/AGENCY02/812230302/-1/RSS Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:22:31.000 <![CDATA[ Agency seeks to streamline Defense business systems ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081223/DEPARTMENTS01/812230303/-1/RSS Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:35:29.000 <![CDATA[ Terrorism drill to be part of passing torch ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081223/DEPARTMENTS03/812230301/-1/RSS Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:30:05.000 <![CDATA[ Thousands pull plug on TSP contributions ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081221/BENEFITS03/812210305/-1/RSS Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:29:47.000 <![CDATA[ Fed building projects stalled by credit crisis ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081221/FACILITIES/812210304/-1/RSS Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:28:38.000 <![CDATA[ HR staffs deluged by millions more applicants ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081221/PERSONNEL02/812210303/-1/RSS Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:29:18.000 <![CDATA[ IG skeptical of Energy Star savings ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081219/ACQUISITION03/812190301/-1/RSS Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:48.000 <![CDATA[ 2009 pay rates announced ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081219/BENEFITS01/812190303/-1/RSS Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:47:08.000 <![CDATA[ IG: FBI violates overtime rules ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081219/PERSONNEL03/812190304/-1/RSS Fri, 19 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:57:20.000 <![CDATA[ Obama taps Schapiro as head of SEC ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081218/AGENCY02/812180301/-1/RSS Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:20:26.000 <![CDATA[ Obama picks Colorado senator to shape up Interior ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081218/AGENCY02/812180302/-1/RSS Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:21:39.000 <![CDATA[ GAO details billions in Navy excess ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081217/DEPARTMENTS05/812170301/-1/RSS Wed, 17 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:39:36.000 <![CDATA[ Auditors decry DCAA's continued effort to track their hours ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081216/ACQUISITION03/812160301/-1/RSS Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:48.000 <![CDATA[ Obama picks EPA head ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081216/AGENCY02/812160302/-1/RSS Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:34:54.000 <![CDATA[ Obama names Chicago schools chief as education secretary ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081216/AGENCY02/812160303/-1/RSS Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:32:54.000 <![CDATA[ Blue Cross revamps 2009 charges for out-of-network surgery ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081216/BENEFITS04/812160304/-1/RSS Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:45:35.000 <![CDATA[ New HUD chief part of cornerstone to fix crisis ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081215/AGENCY04/812150301/-1/RSS Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:41:24.000 <![CDATA[ Scope of protection is daunting Jan. 20, beyond ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081215/AGENCY04/812150302/-1/RSS Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:27:40.000 <![CDATA[ Thousands of feds no longer contribute to TSP ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081215/BENEFITS03/812150304/-1/RSS Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:09:46.000 <![CDATA[ New leadership in place for oversight committee ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081215/CONGRESS01/812150303/-1/RSS Mon, 15 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:41:50.000 <![CDATA[ 2.8%") COLA for judges in 2009 fails to pass Senate ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081212/BENEFITS01/812120302/-1/RSS Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:44:57.000 <![CDATA[ President Bush declares Dec. 26 holiday ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081212/BENEFITS05/812120301/-1/RSS Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:28:10.000 <![CDATA[ Obama to name Nobel winner as Energy secretary ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081211/FACILITIES04/812110301/-1/RSS Thu, 11 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:19:10.000 <![CDATA[ Shinseki confirmation hearing on fast track ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081210/DEPARTMENTS04/812100301/-1/RSS Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:29:20.000 <![CDATA[ Senators urge Bush to reinstate union rights at ATF ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081209/CONGRESS02/812090303/-1/RSS Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:10:03.000 <![CDATA[ OPM proposes another COLA decrease for Alaskan cities ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081209/PERSONNEL01/812090302/-1/RSS Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:46:01.000 <![CDATA[ Successful advertising strategies target most likely candidates ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081209/PERSONNEL02/812090301/-1/RSS Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:26:15.000 <![CDATA[ GSA delays Alliant contract award , yet again ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081208/ACQUISITION01/812080301/-1/RSS Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:52:47.000 <![CDATA[ NJ official on short list to head EPA ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081208/AGENCY02/812080302/-1/RSS Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:16:10.000 <![CDATA[ DHS takes step toward choosing site for new bio-hazard facility ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081208/DEPARTMENTS03/812080305/-1/RSS Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:29:07.000 <![CDATA[ Obama taps Shinseki for VA secretary ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081208/DEPARTMENTS04/812080303/-1/RSS Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:52:43.000 <![CDATA[ State, Energy strike pact to make embassies, consulates more green ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081208/DEPARTMENTS08/812080304/-1/RSS Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:22:49.000 <![CDATA[ OPM extends FEHBP open season ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081208/PERSONNEL01/812080306/-1/RSS Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:43:33.000 <![CDATA[ Commentary: Priorities for the president and Congress ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081207/ADOP06/812070301/-1/RSS Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:44:16.000 <![CDATA[ Chertoff: Stop reorganizing DHS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081207/DEPARTMENTS03/812070304/-1/RSS Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:39:18.000 <![CDATA[ Bush slashes union rights for more feds ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081207/PERSONNEL03/812070303/-1/RSS Sun, 07 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:22:09.000 <![CDATA[ Privacy advocates seek limits on government use of personal data ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081205/AGENCY02/812050303/-1/RSS Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:42:24.000 <![CDATA[ GAO report: Bailout program lacks oversight ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081205/DEPARTMENTS05/812050302/-1/RSS Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:21:14.000 <![CDATA[ Ignorance impedes progress on environmental goals ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081205/FACILITIES01/812050301/-1/RSS Fri, 05 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:40:12.000 <![CDATA[ Daschle's challenges at HHS would include FDA, Medicare and Medicaid ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081204/AGENCY02/812040306/-1/RSS Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:30:35.000 <![CDATA[ Experts expect Napolitano to focus on immigration at DHS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081204/DEPARTMENTS03/812040305/-1/RSS Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:08:49.000 <![CDATA[ Voting chief need not be a fed, group says ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081204/DEPARTMENTS08/812040302/-1/RSS Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:33:42.000 <![CDATA[ Environmental goals fuel interest in utility services contracts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081204/FACILITIES04/812040303/-1/RSS Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:19:07.000 <![CDATA[ How to improve cybersecurity: Ask hackers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081204/IT01/812040301/-1/RSS Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:42:44.000 <![CDATA[ OPM drafts new hiring rules for spouses ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081204/PERSONNEL01/812040304/-1/RSS Thu, 04 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:33:08.000 <![CDATA[ Next AG task: Restoring confidence in Justice ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081203/AGENCY02/812030301/-1/RSS Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:09:04.000 <![CDATA[ Richardson would energize Commerce, former colleagues say ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081203/AGENCY04/812030303/-1/RSS Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:29:02.000 <![CDATA[ Obama's economic team expected to push for regulatory reform ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081203/AGENCY04/812030304/-1/RSS Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:30:29.000 <![CDATA[ Clinton's knowledge, drive called key for State post ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081203/DEPARTMENTS08/812030302/-1/RSS Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:54:03.000 <![CDATA[ Mumbai attack shows need to secure small boats, DHS leaders say ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081202/DEPARTMENTS03/812020301/-1/RSS Tue, 02 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:30:09.000 <![CDATA[ Survey: Training, lack of manpower top concerns of buyers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081201/ACQUISITION03/812010301/-1/RSS Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:48.000 <![CDATA[ Obama names national security team ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081201/AGENCY04/812010302/-1/RSS Mon, 01 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:06:33.000 <![CDATA[ GSA gets tough with IT vendors over pricing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081130/ACQUISITION03/811300302/-1/RSS Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:48.000 <![CDATA[ Bush appointees ‘burrow in' ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081130/PERSONNEL01/811300306/-1/RSS Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-13 14:21:36.000 <![CDATA[ Stronger unions are coming ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081130/PERSONNEL03/811300305/-1/RSS Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:21:39.000 <![CDATA[ Navy town blessed with natural beauty ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081130/TRAVEL01/811300301/-1/RSS Sun, 30 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:05.000 <![CDATA[ TSA screeners get better raises than most ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081128/DEPARTMENTS03/811280303/-1/RSS Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:10:41.000 <![CDATA[ Minority, women's representation in SES is up ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081128/PERSONNEL02/811280302/-1/RSS Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:21:05.000 <![CDATA[ Court clarifies MSPB role in reserve cases ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081128/PERSONNEL03/811280301/-1/RSS Fri, 28 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:50.000 <![CDATA[ Obama pledges to slash federal spending ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081126/AGENCY04/811260301/-1/RSS Wed, 26 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:18:49.000 <![CDATA[ Obama advisers get bipartisan high marks ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081125/AGENCY04/811250301/-1/RSS Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:20:33.000 <![CDATA[ Q & A with top TSP officials ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081125/BENEFITS03/811250302/-1/RSS Tue, 25 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:15:44.000 <![CDATA[ GAO: Agencies overstate savings of competitive sourcing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081124/ACQUISITION03/811240301/-1/RSS Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:49.000 <![CDATA[ Obama announces his top economic team ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081124/AGENCY04/811240302/-1/RSS Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:27:24.000 <![CDATA[ TSP participants shift $4.3 billion into safe G Fund in October ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081124/BENEFITS03/811240303/-1/RSS Mon, 24 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:09:34.000 <![CDATA[ Auditors: SBA understaffing has hampered its mission ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081121/ACQUISITION03/811210301/-1/RSS Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:49.000 <![CDATA[ Napolitano likely Obama pick as Homeland Security secretary ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081121/DEPARTMENTS03/811210302/-1/RSS Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:38:45.000 <![CDATA[ Maryland lt. gov. in running for VA secretary ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081121/DEPARTMENTS04/811210303/-1/RSS Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:16:52.000 <![CDATA[ GAO: DHS acquisition lacks adequate oversight ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081120/ACQUISITION03/811200301/-1/RSS Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:49.000 <![CDATA[ IG: Many challenges await next Commerce secretary ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081120/AGENCY02/811200304/-1/RSS Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:39:39.000 <![CDATA[ 20 percent of senior execs out of the loop on transition plans ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081120/AGENCY02/811200305/-1/RSS Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:32:02.000 <![CDATA[ Flexible spending accounts offer savings on taxes ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081120/BENEFITS03/811200306/-1/RSS Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:57:44.000 <![CDATA[ You'd better shop around, experts say ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081120/BENEFITS04/811200307/-1/RSS Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:31:37.000 <![CDATA[ VA mileage reimbursement jumps to 41.5 cents ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081120/DEPARTMENTS04/811200303/-1/RSS Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:38:36.000 <![CDATA[ Services plan to buy electric cars ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081120/FACILITIES03/811200302/-1/RSS Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:36:31.000 <![CDATA[ Ruling on minority contracts worries contracting officials ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081119/ACQUISITION03/811190301/-1/RSS Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:49.000 <![CDATA[ 20 of 24 agencies receive clean audit opinions ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081119/ACQUISITION03/811190302/-1/RSS Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:49.000 <![CDATA[ Industry proposes partnership, not regulation, on cybersecurity ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081119/IT01/811190303/-1/RSS Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:53:22.000 <![CDATA[ Union presses Obama to collaborate on labor issues ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081119/PERSONNEL03/811190304/-1/RSS Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:32:18.000 <![CDATA[ VA prepares for hiring spree ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081118/BENEFITS07/811180305/-1/RSS Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:12:15.000 <![CDATA[ Obama pledges two-year budgets at VA ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081118/DEPARTMENTS04/811180304/-1/RSS Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:24:18.000 <![CDATA[ Obama's bold vision for e-gov ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081118/IT03/811180303/-1/RSS Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:50:45.000 <![CDATA[ Veterans make steady inroads in federal work force ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081118/PERSONNEL01/811180301/-1/RSS Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:35.000 <![CDATA[ Hoyer to push for approval of four-day workweek ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081118/PERSONNEL01/811180302/-1/RSS Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:35.000 <![CDATA[ Transition team settles in ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081117/AGENCY04/811170301/-1/RSS Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:08:43.000 <![CDATA[ After years of delays, Capitol Visitor Center prepares to open ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081116/AGENCY02/811160304/-1/RSS Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:45:45.000 <![CDATA[ Next up for bailout? USPS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081116/DEPARTMENTS02/811160303/-1/RSS Sun, 16 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:37:19.000 <![CDATA[ Contractors must verify immigration status ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081114/ACQUISITION03/811140301/-1/RSS Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 16:39:20.000 <![CDATA[ Group calls for Obama to rely more on senior executives ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081114/AGENCY02/811140302/-1/RSS Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:24:49.000 <![CDATA[ IG: FAA covered up safety violations ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081114/AGENCY02/811140303/-1/RSS Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:37:38.000 <![CDATA[ Coalition to Obama: Speed up FOIA responses ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081114/AGENCY04/811140304/-1/RSS Fri, 14 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:38:49.000 <![CDATA[ Policing the air marshals ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081113/DEPARTMENTS03/811130303/-1/RSS Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:23:01.000 <![CDATA[ Better Web sites can save money and boost citizen satisfaction ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081113/IT03/811130302/-1/RSS Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:52:23.000 <![CDATA[ Army: Social networking service Twitter may be tool for terrorists ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081113/DEPARTMENTS01/811130301/-1/RSS Thu, 13 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:43:34.000 <![CDATA[ New rule requires contractors to report wrongdoing ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081112/ACQUISITION03/811120301/-1/RSS Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:49.000 <![CDATA[ Report shows slight increase in veterans' employment ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081112/PERSONNEL01/811120302/-1/RSS Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:35.000 <![CDATA[ In contracting, Obama will focus on oversight, transparency, ethics ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081111/ACQUISITION03/811110301/-1/RSS Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:50.000 <![CDATA[ Government collects $1.3B under False Claims Act in 2008 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081111/ACQUISITION03/811110302/-1/RSS Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:50.000 <![CDATA[ Acting special counsel seeks more funds for troubled agency ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081111/AGENCY02/811110304/-1/RSS Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:24:57.000 <![CDATA[ In Obama's administration, expect goals for greener government ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081111/FACILITIES01/811110305/-1/RSS Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:20:18.000 <![CDATA[ Study: Engage employees for better productivity ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081111/PERSONNEL03/811110303/-1/RSS Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:50.000 <![CDATA[ Your new chief executive ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081109/AGENCY04/811090303/-1/RSS Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:33:02.000 <![CDATA[ Obama moving ‘quickly but not hastily' on transition ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081109/AGENCY04/811090304/-1/RSS Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:08:37.000 <![CDATA[ Health care open season begins ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081109/BENEFITS04/811090305/-1/RSS Sun, 09 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:12:03.000 <![CDATA[ Court: DoD minority contracting program unconstitutional ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081107/ACQUISITION03/811070301/-1/RSS Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:50.000 <![CDATA[ IBM to help CIS reduce applications backlog ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081107/DEPARTMENTS03/811070303/-1/RSS Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:17:39.000 <![CDATA[ Rule change allows faster promotions ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081107/PERSONNEL03/811070302/-1/RSS Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:50.000 <![CDATA[ Voters send Barack Obama to the White House ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081105/AGENCY04/811050302/-1/RSS Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:07:40.000 <![CDATA[ Obama outlines government reform plan ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081105/AGENCY04/811050304/-1/RSS Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:32:47.000 <![CDATA[ Democrats make big gains in Congress ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081105/CONGRESS01/811050301/-1/RSS Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:08:02.000 <![CDATA[ Obama to expand benefits, unionize TSA, curb outsourcing, review pay reform ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081105/PERSONNEL03/811050303/-1/RSS Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:42:09.000 <![CDATA[ More agencies decide on telecom carriers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081104/ACQUISITION03/811040301/-1/RSS Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:50.000 <![CDATA[ Agencies lower bar to meet small-business contracting goals ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081104/ACQUISITION03/811040302/-1/RSS Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:50.000 <![CDATA[ Burgeoning workloads ahead for Interior agencies ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081104/AGENCY02/811040303/-1/RSS Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:24:10.000 <![CDATA[ Midnight rule-making bonanza ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081102/AGENCY04/811020305/-1/RSS Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:43:28.000 <![CDATA[ Next up to deploy: Civilians ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081102/DEPARTMENTS01/811020304/-1/RSS Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:03:22.000 <![CDATA[ Pentagon: NSPS won't include union employees ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081102/PERSONNEL03/811020303/-1/RSS Sun, 02 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:18:50.000 <![CDATA[ Visit The Second City for the sites , and shopping ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081101/TRAVEL01/811010301/-1/RSS Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:05.000 <![CDATA[ Falling fuel prices do not mean lower airfares ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081101/TRAVEL02/811010302/-1/RSS Sat, 01 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-21 11:17:18.000 <![CDATA[ 2008 intelligence spending: $47.5 billion ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081031/AGENCY02/810310303/-1/RSS Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:42:13.000 <![CDATA[ Panel: Add oversight positions at DCAA ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081031/DEPARTMENTS01/810310301/-1/RSS Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:47:33.000 <![CDATA[ 250 postal employees could lose jobs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081031/DEPARTMENTS02/810310302/-1/RSS Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:39:13.000 <![CDATA[ D.C.-area CFC extends fundraising through Jan. 31 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081030/AGENCY02/810300301/-1/RSS Thu, 30 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:37:12.000 <![CDATA[ New IG council focuses on training, interagency efforts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081028/CONGRESS04/810280301/-1/RSS Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:26:31.000 <![CDATA[ Tight times strain postmasters ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081028/DEPARTMENTS02/810280302/-1/RSS Tue, 28 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:40:19.000 <![CDATA[ Report: DoD canceled 1,262 Iraq reconstruction contracts ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081027/ACQUISITION03/810270301/-1/RSS Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:50.000 <![CDATA[ Financial crisis prompts calls for agency mergers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081026/AGENCY05/810260304/-1/RSS Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:38:40.000 <![CDATA[ Green building goals appear out of reach ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081026/FACILITIES/810260303/-1/RSS Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:39:03.000 <![CDATA[ Competition stiffens for tech dollars ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081026/IT04/810260302/-1/RSS Sun, 26 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:34:17.000 <![CDATA[ D.C., N.Y. feds ignore parking tickets ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081024/FACILITIES03/810240302/-1/RSS Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:23:15.000 <![CDATA[ A million feds have smart IDs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081024/IT01/810240303/-1/RSS Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:18:19.000 <![CDATA[ $26 billion in projects on IT high-risk list ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081024/IT03/810240301/-1/RSS Fri, 24 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:45:48.000 <![CDATA[ USDA adds to list of preferred environmentally friendly products ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081023/ACQUISITION03/810230301/-1/RSS Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:50.000 <![CDATA[ Bloch ousted as special counsel ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081023/AGENCY04/810230304/-1/RSS Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:30:00.000 <![CDATA[ DHS won't meet 2012 deadline to scan all cargo ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081023/DEPARTMENTS03/810230302/-1/RSS Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:34:29.000 <![CDATA[ Four agencies honored for energy savings projects ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081023/FACILITIES04/810230303/-1/RSS Thu, 23 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:11:48.000 <![CDATA[ Government is doing worse at contracting with small businesses ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081022/ACQUISITION03/810220301/-1/RSS Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:00:51.000 <![CDATA[ Experts: Reorganize financial regulatory agencies ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081022/AGENCY02/810220302/-1/RSS Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:34:27.000 <![CDATA[ OMB finalizing E-Verify rule affecting contractors ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081022/DEPARTMENTS06/810220303/-1/RSS Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:30:26.000 <![CDATA[ New programs aimed at hiring, training acquisition workers ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081021/ACQUISITION02/810210303/-1/RSS Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:42:08.000 <![CDATA[ Open source software proves affordable, flexible for NIH, DoD ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081021/AGENCY02/810210301/-1/RSS Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:37:33.000 <![CDATA[ Pentagon ordered to cut costs of workers' comp for contractors overseas ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081021/PERSONNEL04/810210302/-1/RSS Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:29:30.000 <![CDATA[ Special Counsel Bloch to step down Jan. 5 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081020/AGENCY02/810200301/-1/RSS Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:24:11.000 <![CDATA[ TSP investors increase allocations to stable G Fund in Sept. ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081020/BENEFITS03/810200302/-1/RSS Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:46:55.000 <![CDATA[ Choose your cause ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081019/BENEFITS01/810190301/-1/RSS Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:20:50.000 <![CDATA[ OMB kicks off sweeping transition planning ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081019/DEPARTMENTS06/810190303/-1/RSS Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:30:13.000 <![CDATA[ Disabled vet's lawsuit threatens intern-hiring program ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081019/PERSONNEL01/810190302/-1/RSS Sun, 19 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:27:23.000 <![CDATA[ SSA makes progress in reducing claims backlog ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081017/BENEFITS02/810170302/-1/RSS Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:21:36.000 <![CDATA[ Faster, more accurate retirement checks delayed ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081017/BENEFITS02/810170305/-1/RSS Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:27:26.000 <![CDATA[ Report: Maintain USPS monopoly ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081017/DEPARTMENTS02/810170304/-1/RSS Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:30:59.000 <![CDATA[ Energy-efficient light bulbs save military $11 million ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081017/FACILITIES04/810170303/-1/RSS Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:11:56.000 <![CDATA[ Teleworking feds say agency support falls short ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081017/PERSONNEL03/810170301/-1/RSS Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:36:00.000 <![CDATA[ Experts: Trust in government, interest in public service damaged ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081016/AGENCY03/810160302/-1/RSS Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:26:06.000 <![CDATA[ 2009 COLA increase is biggest since 1982 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081016/BENEFITS02/810160305/-1/RSS Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:44:32.000 <![CDATA[ Rep. Waxman alleges Hatch Act violations by White House ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081016/CONGRESS01/810160303/-1/RSS Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:25:27.000 <![CDATA[ Legacy of anthrax attacks: Costly white powder incidents ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081016/DEPARTMENTS03/810160301/-1/RSS Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:26:39.000 <![CDATA[ Vets' claims found in piles to be shredded ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081016/DEPARTMENTS04/810160304/-1/RSS Thu, 16 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:38:29.000 <![CDATA[ How Rank Award winners are chosen ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081014/AGENCY02/810140303/-1/RSS Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:43:06.000 <![CDATA[ Funding, transparency issues hobble HHS' pandemic flu preparations ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081014/AGENCY03/810140302/-1/RSS Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:22:39.000 <![CDATA[ To cut costs, State Department revamps embassy contracting ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081014/DEPARTMENTS08/810140301/-1/RSS Tue, 14 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:53:48.000 <![CDATA[ Report slams TSA failure to track security passes ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081013/DEPARTMENTS03/810130301/-1/RSS Mon, 13 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:17:53.000 <![CDATA[ Thousands of GS-15s hit salary cap ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081011/BENEFITS01/810110302/-1/RSS Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:19:26.000 <![CDATA[ Feds shift billions to safest TSP fund ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081011/BENEFITS03/810110303/-1/RSS Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:28:30.000 <![CDATA[ Next step for USPS: Layoffs? ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081011/DEPARTMENTS02/810110301/-1/RSS Sat, 11 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:10:31.000 <![CDATA[ SEC seeks technology to improve access to financial data ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081010/AGENCY02/810100301/-1/RSS Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:28:16.000 <![CDATA[ New Treasury agency ready to sign first contracts under bailout plan ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081010/AGENCY02/810100303/-1/RSS Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 16:09:27.000 <![CDATA[ Congress to review NSA eavesdropping charges ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081010/CONGRESS02/810100302/-1/RSS Fri, 10 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:21:36.000 <![CDATA[ Executive pay scales to increase 2.8 percent in January ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081009/BENEFITS01/810090301/-1/RSS Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:47:43.000 <![CDATA[ Message to TSP participants: Don't panic ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081009/BENEFITS03/810090302/-1/RSS Thu, 09 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:09:27.000 <![CDATA[ Senators propose changes at DHS ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081008/DEPARTMENTS03/810080301/-1/RSS Wed, 08 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:48:52.000 <![CDATA[ CR will slow federal hiring, training, managers say ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081007/AGENCY02/810070302/-1/RSS Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:16:48.000 <![CDATA[ OMB: Costs of regulations down ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081007/DEPARTMENTS03/810070301/-1/RSS Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:33:09.000 <![CDATA[ Financial regulation, food safety, among challenges for next president ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081007/DEPARTMENTS05/810070304/-1/RSS Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:21:20.000 <![CDATA[ 353 to receive Presidential Rank Awards ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081007/PERSONNEL01/810070303/-1/RSS Tue, 07 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:43:19.000 <![CDATA[ Treasury Dept. taps exec to oversee bailout program ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081006/AGENCY05/810060301/-1/RSS Mon, 06 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:33:27.000 <![CDATA[ Regulators make plans for financial agencies ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081005/AGENCY02/810050301/-1/RSS Sun, 05 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:18:01.000 <![CDATA[ Federal Salary Council may overhaul the way it makes locality pay decisions ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081005/BENEFITS01/810050302/-1/RSS Sun, 05 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 17:12:27.000 <![CDATA[ Congress revamps bailout deal , with ‘a few sweeteners' ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081003/AGENCY02/810030302/-1/RSS Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 14:34:33.000 <![CDATA[ Foreign Service officers step up for Iraq duty ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081003/DEPARTMENTS08/810030301/-1/RSS Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:39:17.000 <![CDATA[ Senate approves locality pay for Hawaii, Alaska, territories ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081002/BENEFITS01/810020302/-1/RSS Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:44:23.000 <![CDATA[ DHS officially ends pay for performance ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081002/DEPARTMENTS03/810020301/-1/RSS Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:45:26.000 <![CDATA[ Advisory panel recommends 2.9%") across-the-board raise for 2009 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081001/BENEFITS01/810010303/-1/RSS Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 11:14:10.000 <![CDATA[ CR includes pay raise, more flexible spending ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081001/CONGRESS04/810010301/-1/RSS Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-11-11 15:10:50.000 <![CDATA[ Jonas steps down as DoD comptroller ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081001/DEPARTMENTS01/810010302/-1/RSS Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 11:12:51.000 <![CDATA[ Military spouses get boost for federal jobs ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20081001/PERSONNEL02/810010304/-1/RSS Wed, 01 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:10:12.000 <![CDATA[ Government ethics chief juggles scandal, transition, change ideas ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20080930/AGENCY02/809300301/-1/RSS Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:43:13.000 <![CDATA[ GAO analysts get retroactive raises ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20080930/DEPARTMENTS05/809300302/-1/RSS Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 10:44:46.000 <![CDATA[ USPS eyes early retirement offers for 130,000 employees ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20080821/DEPARTMENTS02/808210301/-1/RSS Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 15:39:43.000 <![CDATA[ New equipment to lower USPS costs as revenue declines ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20080402/DEPARTMENTS02/804020301/-1/RSS Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:38:54.000 <![CDATA[ Postal Service freezes hiring at headquarters ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20080311/DEPARTMENTS02/803110301/-1/RSS Tue, 11 Mar 2008 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 13:10:19.000 <![CDATA[ Postal Service expects stamp price increase in '08 ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20071115/DEPARTMENTS02/711150301/-1/RSS Thu, 15 Nov 2007 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-28 12:43:04.000 <![CDATA[ Commentary: Sharing information quickly ]]> http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20070709/ADOP06/707090301/-1/RSS Mon, 09 Jul 2007 06:00:00 EST 2009-10-29 12:47:02.000