Role of the Chief Human Capital Officer in Ensuring the Security of the Federal Workforce	Safety and Security of Federal Workforce Survey Results	Use of Voluntary Early Retirement Authority (VERA) and Voluntary Separation Incentive Payments (VSIP) Authority	Global War on Terrorism Medals to Recognize Veterans' Service
2004 HealthierFeds Campaign	Preparation for National Political Campaigns in Boston and New York City As we approach the Republican National Convention in New York City and the Democratic National Convention in Boston, it is essential that Federal agencies prepare for possible disruptions in traffic and commutingpatterns as a result of security precautions. Reducing the number of Federal employees traveling to or through restricted areas will also assist those agencies charged with providing security for the conventions. The U.S.	President's Quality Award Program It is my pleasure to announce the call for applications for the 2004 President's Quality Award (PQA) Program. This year we are introducing some exciting changes.	Nominations for Financial Management Improvement Awards The Joint Financial Management Improvement Program (JFMIP) is a cooperative undertaking of the Office of Personnel Management, Department of the Treasury, Office of Management and Budget, and the Government Accountability Office, working in cooperation with Federal agencies, to improve financial management in government. As Chair of the JFMIP Principals, I would like to inform you that we are currently seeking nominations for the Donald L. Scantlebury Memorial Award, which recogniizes distinguished senior executive leadership in financial management improvement in the public sector.