Defense
General doubts Marines can boost presence in Afghanistan
Commandant raises concerns about Marines who have spent as much time deployed as they have at home over the last several years.
News
GSA under pressure to raise mileage reimbursement rate
New rate of 50.5 cents per mile would match figure already approved by IRS for 2008.
Defense
Air Force’s stealth bomber plans called unrealistic
Service’s commitment is questionable and development costs appear prohibitive, independent assessment concludes.
Defense
Poor management continues to plague Homeland Security, IG reports
Lack of a unified IT infrastructure said to prevent the department from operating effectively.
Oversight
Energy Department restructures clean coal program
Industrial alliance and lawmakers criticize decision to overhaul FutureGen program.
Pay & Benefits
January a tough month for TSP returns
Stock funds post large losses amid uncertainty on Wall Street.
Pay & Benefits
New retirement claims system not ready for rollout, GAO says
Report warns that staffing, testing and budgeting missteps could spell failure to launch.
Oversight
Plain language bill clears house subcommittee
Measure would require federal agencies to use simple language in commonly used forms.
Defense
Lawmakers, Chertoff press for border funding
Homeland Security Department chief says he will request $12 billion for border security.
Pay & Benefits
Senate panel votes to raise federal judges' pay
Judiciary Committee backs 32 percent salary hike.
Pay & Benefits
Educate Yourself
Gathering information early and often is the best way to avoid being surprised by the size of your retirement check.
Features
Performance Procurement
The concept of paying services contractors for performance has won wide support in principle, but putting it into practice is a bigger challenge.
News And Analysis
Quality Over Quantity
The Navy says plans for a lean fleet will not compromise its maritime edge.
News And Analysis