Tech
Funding for VA medical computing system in jeopardy
House subcommittee recommends $11 million appropriation, far short of $311 million White House request.
Management
Firefighting air tanker crashes in California
Three experienced pilots die during training flight in a remote area of California national forest.
Management
Postal Service files case for rate hike
If Congress waives escrow requirement, rate hike request would be withdrawn.
Management
Postal Service prepares for rate hike despite strong financial results
CFO expects agency will earn $1 billion this year, break even next year.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Savings Plan may be model for Social Security reform
The idea, which President Bush has already floated, raises questions about how such a program would work.
Tech
Social Security computer system may reduce disability overpayments
GAO reported that it discovered $990 million in Disability Insurance overpayments in fiscal 2003, up from $772 million in 1999.
Management
Medicare help line needs improvement, GAO finds
Audit shows that fewer than two-thirds of callers got complete and accurate answers.
Management
Postal Service reports progress on transformation plan
Agency reduced workforce by 68,000 and increased productivity by 5 percent during the past two years.
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