Defense
Critics not satisfied by naming of Pentagon management chief
Proponents of the position say it needs to be occupied by an official who can give it his or her full attention.
Defense
Steady funding, staffing urged for executive boards
Groups can play a key role in crisis, but support and expectations need to be clear, panelists say at hearing.
Defense
'Buy American' dispute stalls delivery of 1,000 military trucks
Champion of restrictions says the Army is not interpreting new limits on metals from foreign suppliers correctly, and could get a temporary waiver.
Pay & Benefits
Part B Or Not Part B?
That is the question when it comes to assessing how much Medicare coverage to carry into your federal retirement.
Defense
Lawmakers deplore 'frightening' state of Army readiness
Service officials urge lawmakers to ensure that continuing resolution has enough money to support the Army's current operations and procurement needs.
Defense
Lawmaker slams coordination at security 'fusion centers'
California Democrat stresses that the FBI and Homeland Security must partner with state intelligence officials and "not dictate who should be doing what."
Defense
Bill unveiled to address ‘nightmare’ of Iraqi refugees
Legislation would require the Homeland Security and State departments to expedite processing and streamline screening.
Oversight
Panelists say bias a barrier for minority-owned contractors
A lack of accountability, contract bundling and preferences for Alaska native firms are also cited as obstacles facing small companies seeking federal work.
Defense
Senators demand tighter security along northern border
Border Patrol official concedes that at any given time, only 250 officers are on duty along the northern border, which stretches about 4,000 miles.
Pay & Benefits
TSA to modify screener pay system
Agency takes employee comments into account in altering the number of rating levels and other aspects of its pay-for-performance system.
Defense
Survey: Feds less satisfied than private employees with moving services
Federal employees and military personnel may keep their belongings in storage longer, increasing the possibility of damage.
News
Cybersecurity chiefs keep a low profile
The guardians of computer systems are only likely to come into the spotlight when there’s been a breach.
Defense
House Dems weigh delay for extra war funding
Democrats are frustrated by impasse on overall spending levels for fiscal 2008, and the lack of specificity in the White House’s amended war budget.
Defense
Probe finds major security gaps along U.S.-Canada border
Federal lands along the southern border are also vulnerable, investigators say; Customs, Border agency downplays findings.
Pay & Benefits
Offsetting Debt
New loan forgiveness program may be a great benefit, if you’re willing to stick around for another 10 years.
Pay & Benefits
Personnel chiefs grapple with workforce planning, pay systems
Measuring and managing performance -- and compensating workers based on it -- top many head human capital officers’ to-do lists.
Oversight