Management

OMB management chief headed to NASA, White House says

OMB's point man on federal management issues is President Bush's pick to head NASA, the White House announced late Wednesday.

Management

OMB pushes some agencies to 'contract in' key jobs

Certain agencies have outsourced too many jobs and should consider bringing work back into government, according to an OMB official.

Management

Federalizing airport security a major management challenge

Making a federally run airport security system work will be one of the biggest management challenges government has faced in years, several government officials and public administration experts said last week.

Management

Bush warns against federalization of airport security

President Bush has urged Congress not to federalize baggage screeners at the nation’s airports.

News

State Department employee diagnosed with anthrax

A State Department employee who handles mail has tested positive for anthrax, a department spokesman said Thursday. The infection marks the first case of anthrax to strike a federal employee outside the U.S. Postal Service.

Defense

OPM to adopt Navy ship