World News Center
Workers Worry About Health at Interior's Headquarters
October 7, 2008Renovations are never easy, and that's the case at the Main Interior Building.
OMB Gets Tough on Misuse of Government Credit Cards
October 7, 2008A crackdown on the misuse of government credit cards is underway.
Labor Trouble Brews at Marshals Service
October 7, 2008 There are some unhappy employees at the U.S. Marshals Service.
Calls About Tax Rebate Keep IRS Busy
October 7, 2008Nothing like a tax rebate to set the phones ringing.
The Idea Factory That Spawned the Internet Turns 50
October 7, 2008The best program managers are "freewheeling zealots" with big ideas. The staff has been called "100 geniuses connected by a travel agent." And the boss describes his agency as a home for "radical innovation."
Senator Presses White House on Hiring Veterans
October 7, 2008It's a never-ending tale -- a stern, workhorse senator has an idea, and a White House aide makes nice, without showing support.
FEDERAL DIARY
October 7, 2008Stephen Barr will discuss federal employee and retiree issues at noon today on Federal Diary Live at washingtonpost.com. The Federal Diary column will resume tomorrow.
Thrift Savings Plan's Stock Funds Take a Hit
October 7, 2008The stock markets were roiled, and federal employees headed for cover.
Election E-Mails Can End Your Term in the Office
October 7, 2008 It's so easy. A friend sends an e-mail about the presidential campaign and you forward it to an office buddy.
Morale at Homeland Security Still Shaky After Five Years
October 7, 2008Most employees at the Department of Homeland Security like their work, believe it is important and cooperate with others to get the job done. That, no doubt, is a great comfort to the department's senior leaders.
