Defense
Key senator schedules showdown on TSA bargaining language
One compromise option would let screeners unionize, but give the agency the authority to take actions deemed necessary in emergencies.
Defense
Army secretary resigns amid Walter Reed scandal
Poor conditions at the facility came to light last month in a series of reports by The Washington Post .
News
Lawmakers seek to draw attention to FOIA
Committee is crafting bill that would give agencies incentives to act on requests for information in a timely fashion.
Management
Lawmakers weigh in on GAO unionization effort
Agency chief assures legislators that he respects the right of certain employees to organize.
Defense
Senators explore federal finances at sparsely attended hearing
Freshman Sen. Claire McCaskill, D-Mo., is stunned to learn that agencies regularly fail financial audits without serious consequences.
Pay & Benefits
Late-month market dip sends TSP funds down
Least risky funds lead the pack for February earnings, but still trail more aggressive options for longer-term growth.
News
Business groups help sink Senate cargo scanning proposal
House members have endorsed the proposal, however, making it a key issue for conference negotiations on security bill.
Pay & Benefits
Part-Time Rules, Part One
The first in a two-part series on the ramifications of easing into retirement by cutting back on your work hours.
Tech
OMB report shows slight increase in IT security awareness
Agencies still need higher quality measurements to assess computer system security levels, report states.
News
Panel issues recommendations to help strained Guard
Commission suggests improving communications between the Defense and Homeland Security departments on Guard requirements and other matters.
Tech
Science agency chastised for its spending priorities
Cybersecurity doesn’t make list of National Science Foundation priorities.
Defense
Military chiefs defend veterans' care, shipbuilding costs
Most problems with treatment occur once the severely wounded have left the services and are waiting to get into other treatment programs, officials say.
News
U.S., Canadian executives share concerns about performance pay
Senior federal executives group and its Canadian counterpart join forces to examine performance management systems.
Defense