Defense

Transportation security chief says no to collective bargaining

Transportation Security Administrator James Loy issued an order Thursday prohibiting federal baggage and passenger screeners from unionizing, citing national security concerns.

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Under the Microscope

Defense

TSA meets baggage screening deadline

With a day to spare, the head of the Transportation Security Administration said Monday the agency will meet its final congressional mandate on time by screening all checked airline baggage for explosives by Dec. 31.

Management

Postal Service delivers improved financial news

What originally looked like another horrible year for the Postal Service turned into a not-so-bad one. Though the agency lost $676 million in fiscal 2002, that figure is far better than the $1.35 billion in losses originally predicted at the beginning of the year.

News

Postal reform commission may be named this week

Postal Service officials say the Bush administration may be about to end months of speculation by naming a presidential commission to study the agency’s tenuous future.

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Risky Business

Management

Postal Service may reap pension windfall

In a new financial assessment, the Office of Personnel Management concludes that the Postal Service has paid billions of dollars more than necessary into its employees' pension fund during the last 30 years.

Management

OMB orders agencies to reduce contract bundling

The Bush administration Wednesday told federal procurement officials to cut back on bundling contracts, saying the practice makes it difficult for small businesses to compete for federal dollars.

Management

OMB says data rules challenge agencies

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