Pay & Benefits
Bill will push new real estate fund for Thrift Savings Plan
The proposed legislation comes despite opposition from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
News
Supplemental growing as Senate debate nears
Amendments providing food aid for developing nations could total $320 million.
Management
Postal Service files case for rate hike
If Congress waives escrow requirement, rate hike request would be withdrawn.
Pay & Benefits
Executives continue to earn high performance marks
In 2003, nearly 75 percent of SESers received top ratings and more than half received bonuses averaging $12,883.
Defense
Senators call for study of response to anthrax false alarms
Lawmakers said recent events cast doubt on federal agencies’ ability to react to a biological attack.
Defense
Administration ends largest counterterrorism exercise ever
No glaring deficiencies found in national prevention and response capability, but final results will take months to process.
Defense
California may fare better in 2005 base closings, report says
Research group advises Golden State officials how to defend against BRAC threats.
Tech
GSA to sell voice telecom services through IT schedule
In a first, agency will add voice service to widely used information technology contract.
Defense
Lawmakers seize on fine print to fend off base closing
Illinois lawmakers hang their hopes on statute that mandates approval by governor before closing National Guard facilities.
Defense
Administration withholding more information from public, report finds
New and old secrets are being kept more often and for longer periods of time.
Pay & Benefits
Union calls for changes to compensatory time off rules
NTEU president says interim regulations should be improved.
Tech
Computer security could be tied to agencies’ funding
Congressional concern for agencies’ cybersecurity could lead to budget cuts if no improvements shown.
Pay & Benefits
Court Support
A recent Supreme Court ruling provides fuel for a discrimination complaint against the FAA.
Pay & Benefits
Senators say NIH ethics policies are now too stringent
Lawmakers fear new rules will affect recruitment and retention at the agency.
Defense
Senate war supplemental trims Bush plan, adds foreign aid
Bill includes nearly for $280 million for the Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau.
Defense
Army to overhaul future weapons system contract
New language will transform non-traditional Future Combat Systems contract into a standard federal procurement.
News