Pay & Benefits
Senate panel approves military-civilian pay parity
Senate Appropriations subcommittee votes to give federal workers a 3.5 percent pay raise in 2005.
Management
EEOC to vote on customer service center proposal
Commissioners have until Friday to weigh in on a proposal to let contractors run the center.
Defense
Whistleblowers urge workers to disclose classified information
New legal support network established to protect federal employees who come forward with information.
Management
Senate seeks to halt competition for immigration jobs
White House threatens to veto the spending bill over the provision, which mirrors one passed by the House over the summer.
Management
Kerry backs 'Department of Wellness'
Democratic presidential candidate proposes new companion to Health and Human Services in campaign stop.
Defense
9/11 commissioner pushes Congress to act on recommendations
Former congressman pushes for laws making it easier for the government to hire and retain quality personnel to help fight the war on terrorism.
Defense
House leaders grappling with next step on first-responder measure
Battles continue to rage over how to set a formula for distributing funds.
Pay & Benefits
Debt ceiling showdown could affect TSP investments
Treasury may seek to avoid the limit by temporarily suspending investments in federal retirement funds.
Pay & Benefits
Overhauling Overtime
Opinions diverge on what will happen if new overtime regulations are applied to the federal workforce.
Defense
FBI, CIA directors oppose aspects of intelligence reform
Creation of national intelligence director appears inevitable, but debate focuses on scope of power the new position will hold.
Defense
Bush backs 'intelligence czar' with control over budgets
President embraces key recommendation of 9/11 commission that he had previously stopped short of endorsing.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Savings Plan funds grow slightly after losses in July
The F Fund, which invests in fixed-income securities, showed the largest gains.
Management
Space facilities struggle to get back to business after hurricane
Storm damage may keep NASA from meeting a March target to resume shuttle flights.
Defense
Senate panel weighs urgency of intelligence reforms
Timing of implementing reforms debated, along with the merits of the proposed national intelligence czar and other changes.
Management