Pay & Benefits
Senate moves to close pay gap for feds called to military duty
Amendment marks the fourth try at getting rule enacted.
Defense
Ex-CIA officer heads to court for second time over proposed book
Gary Berntsen seeks to force agency to respond to suit over delays in pre-publication review of his book on operations in Afghanistan.
Pay & Benefits
Figuring Your Locality Pay
The lowdown on what the Federal Salary Council's 2006 locality pay recommendations mean for you.
News
Senators seek larger role in first responder negotiations
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee leaders want seat in House-Senate talks on funding formula.
Defense
Systems cannot combat flu pandemic, health officials say
Problem is not tracking influenza but getting critical information on outbreaks to doctors and local emergency responders.
Management
Davis-Bacon dispute highlights long-running debate over contractor wages
One of President Bush's first steps in response to Hurricane Katrina was to suspend the law that governs the wages of workers who construct federal facilities.
Defense
Air Force chief vows crackdown on cost overruns
In tight budget environment, agency will look for ways to cut back.
Defense
Expansion of alien removal policy could create logistical headaches
Broader use of "expedited removal" authority would also present resource questions, congressional researchers find.
Management
Most agencies meet first ‘strategic sourcing’ deadline
Initiative requires analyzing three types of major purchases to find ways to cut better deals.
Management
Implementation cited as biggest obstacle to personnel reforms
Many policies already in place are underused, observers say.
Management
Social Capital
In emergency situations, informal relationships can be as critical as formal ones.
Tech