Archive: January 25, 2009 - January 31, 2009
Federal Government Jobs Web Site Hacked
The federal government’s online database for job seekers has been hacked. As if Uncle Sam’s hiring process is not in enough of a mess already, now comes word that the pocket where he keeps job applications has been picked. USAJOBS,...
By Sara Goo | January 30, 2009; 2:43 PM ET | Comments (38)
Key House Member Opposes a Cut in Mail Delivery
The chances that Congress will allow the Postal Service to cut one delivery day each week are growing slim. Postmaster General John E. Potter asked Congress for that flexibility as a last resort to save money in the face...
By Eric Pianin | January 29, 2009; 7:00 PM ET | Comments (3)
Mail Service Cut Looks Less Likely
The chances that the U.S.Postal Service will be allowed to reduce its delivery days to five from six each week are growing slim. Postmaster General John E. Potter asked Congress for that flexibility as a last resort to save money...
By Sara Goo | January 29, 2009; 4:30 PM ET | Comments (8)
Want to be a Diplomat?
Want to be a diplomat? If so, try to get to the State Department this evening. It's holding a networking reception and career information session for mid-career professions from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Director General Harry K. Thomas, of...
By Sara Goo | January 29, 2009; 4:23 PM ET | Comments (3)
Postmaster Proposes a Cutback in Mail Delivery
Saying the U.S. Postal Service "is in a severe financial crisis," Postmaster General John E. Potter is asking Congress to allow him to cut mail delivery from six days to five days a week. In testimony prepared for a Senate...
By Eric Pianin | January 28, 2009; 4:20 PM ET | Comments (98)
Hearing Focuses on Postal Service Finances
The U.S. Postal Service is hurting and hurting badly. To explore just how badly, the Senate subcommittee on federal financial management, government information, federal services and international security is holding a hearing today on "the impact of the economic crisis...
By Sara Goo | January 28, 2009; 12:23 PM ET | Comments (2)
A Tough Call in the Federal Workplace
Should an employer be required to hire an applicant who has HIV for work that could become bloody in a place where there is poor medical care? Suppose the job is protecting diplomats in dangerous places. The employee would carry...
By Eric Pianin | January 27, 2009; 6:10 PM ET | Comments (8)
World War II Alaska Guardsmen Receive, Then Lose Pay Hike
Paul Kiunya Sr. looks back on his early military days with pride. He was just 16 when the now 78-year-old retiree joined the Alaska Territorial Guard during World War II. Traveling by kayak in the summer and dog sled when...
By Eric Pianin | January 26, 2009; 6:45 PM ET | Comments (0)
