Pay & Benefits
TSA alters two pay regulations
Change in overtime pay rules puts Transportation Security Administration in line with other federal agencies.
News
Shipbuilding firms battle over language in appropriations bill
Provision would kill administration regulations issued Feb. 20.
Defense
Official: Terrorist threat center big enough for all personnel
CIA official had said at hearing that the new TTIC, which includes CIA, FBI, DHS and Secret Service, may not have enough room.
Pay & Benefits
Federal law enforcement officers shoot for pay parity
Managers in high-cost cities are frustrated that they cannot counter salary offers made from more generous state and local police forces.
Defense
Army Corps closes Ohio River for critical lock repairs
Industry costs may top $14 million as 1,800 barges and 120 tow boats may be idled.
Management
Technology group urges lawmakers to fully fund NASA
President Bush requested $16.2 billion, but the House Appropriations Committee approved only $15.1 billion.
Defense
GAO: Coast Guard should seek partnerships to monitor vessels
Automatic identification system would cost less with support from local public and private ports, auditors say.
Pay & Benefits
Three TSP funds lose value in July
The C Fund, S Fund and I Fund lost value in July, but grew significantly over the past year.
Management
IRS announces new round of layoffs
A day after employees learn of impending job cuts at distribution centers, officials announced dismissal of 218 technology workers.
Management
Kerry proposal to trim managerial ranks sparks debate
Some observers agree that, in certain cases, there are too many layers of managers and too many supervisors in each layer.
Defense
Fight emerging in authorization bill over troop strength
Pentagon officials have lobbied for the lowest figure possible.
Tech
NMCI user satisfaction rising, study shows
Satisfaction rate of users of the Navy-Marine Corps intranet rises from 50 percent to 80 percent.
Defense
Requests for government information hit all-time high
The federal government spent about $320 million on FOIA-related activities in 2003.
Defense
Intelligence officials deny lack of imagination
Methods of gathering and analyzing information have fundamentally changed since 9/11, they argue.
Defense
Four more Los Alamos employees suspended
A total of 19 employees have now been placed on paid leave in connection with investigation into missing data.
Pay & Benefits
The Latest Legislation
Bills dealing with health benefits and reserve pay await action in Congress.
News
IRS to close distribution centers in Virginia, California
Closures and cutbacks put at least 270 jobs on the line.
Defense