News
Congressman offers, then withdraws, pay parity amendment
Maine Democrat says he will use his new seat on the House Budget Committee to push for equal pay raises for military and civilian federal employees.
Pay & Benefits
Meet and Confer
Federal personnel officials will get together with union negotiators Thursday to iron out the details of the meet and confer period.
Defense
Border, interior enforcement called severely lacking
Current and former officials tell Congress of lack of clear mission, poor coordination, inept management and infighting.
News
Agencies save by sharing back-office jobs
Report finds that two-thirds of government executives already have implemented shared services.
News
FAA rejects employees’ attempt to settle salary cap lawsuit
A group of workers who are unhappy about their frozen base salaries are pushing forward with a lawsuit against the agency.
News
House budget cuts deeper than president's request
House Republicans are proposing almost $18 billion more in mandatory spending cuts than President Bush sought.
Defense
Senate panel confirms nominee for DHS deputy post
Michael Jackson's nomination now moves to the Senate floor.
Tech
Homeland security tech grants could total $11 billion
More dollars proposed for border and port security and mass transportation systems over the next five years.
Defense
Navy seeks to issue a new order: Abandon shipyards
With Navy leaders envisioning a fleet of smaller, faster and more agile ships, the future of the country's large shipbuilders is sinking fast.
Defense
House panel sends $81 billion supplemental war bill to floor
Appropriations Committee trims $650 million from original request by President Bush for $81.9 billion.
Management
Bolstering Buyers
Federal procurement chief David Safavian wants to give the acquisition workforce a shot in the arm.
Defense
DHS deputy nominee fields lawmakers' questions
Committee could approve Michael Jackson’s nomination this week.
Defense