Defense
AFGE seeks to represent screeners
Republicans say granting collective bargaining rights to TSA screeners could hurt national security.
Oversight
Challenges loom in expanded use of unmanned systems
Senior Air Force intelligence officer raises concerns about joint operations, airspace control.
Pay & Benefits
Burning Question: Which is better, his fastball, or his policy pitch?
Ross Ohlendorf takes a break from the Pittsburgh Pirates to intern at the Agriculture Department.
Defense
New Air Force program aims to groom civilian executives
Service will designate dozens of senior positions to serve as stepping stones to the SES.
Defense
Group claims repealing gay ban could hinder military readiness
Policy center believes overturning “don’t ask, don’t tell” could result in misconduct and tension among service members.
Pay & Benefits
Groups weigh in on proposed changes to EEO complaint process
Organizations want protections as commission pursues electronic filings, pilot projects.
Pay & Benefits
Bonus Belt-Tightening
As the Obama administration looks for ways to cut costs, recruitment, relocation and retention bonuses come under more scrutiny.
Defense
Defense launches General Schedule training program
GS 101 is an online course designed to help employees transition from the Pentagon’s personnel system.
Oversight
Analysis: Getting Appointees Up to Speed
The White House orientation program is not enough; new political executives need agency-specific guidance.
Oversight
TSP’s international fund continues to slide
Economic turmoil in Europe is adversely affecting the I Fund, according to plan administrators.
Defense
Errors result in improper billing for victims of military sexual trauma
Allegations of wrongful co-payment charges in Texas clinic spur VA investigation.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: HHS awards millions in grants to advance health IT initiatives
Department expects to hire 3,000 technology workers at extension centers to promote adoption of electronic records .
Pay & Benefits
TSP funds slip in January
Despite posting biggest losses for the month, I Fund growth was among highest for past year.
Oversight
Postal Service financial woes will continue in 2011
Agency will consider changes in delivery schedule and funding of retiree health benefits to temper losses.
Defense
Civilian agencies help fuel growth in translation contracts
Increasing immigrant population and greater enforcement of discrimination laws lead to higher domestic demand for language services.
Pay & Benefits
Burning Question: Are federal employees the envy of boyfriends and girlfriends everywhere?
Perception lingers that feds have it easy.
Pay & Benefits
Question Time
More responses to thorny questions from readers on service credit issues.
Pay & Benefits
State Department cafeteria will lead the way on healthy dining
Department’s Foggy Bottom headquarters will follow new guidelines that encourage sustainability and foods low in trans fats and sodium.
Pay & Benefits