Defense
Joint Chiefs chairman says Defense budget strikes right balance
The first priority is to take care of service members and their families, says Adm. Michael Mullen.
Oversight
OPM approves new long-term care contract
Some enrollees will face premium increases of up to 25 percent.
Defense
DHS union, management clash over flu concerns
Labor group seeks broad authority for border, transportation agents to wear face masks.
Defense
Sen. Akaka plans legislation to shore up intelligence workforce
Agencies should expand joint-duty programs, language and culture training, officials say.
Oversight
FAA, air traffic controllers to reopen talks
Former agency head Jane Garvey will lead a team of mediators to negotiate an end to long-running contract dispute.
Oversight
Analysis: Making Government Cool Again
Without changes in hiring and pay systems, the president will have trouble making good on his promise.
Pay & Benefits
Midcareer Considerations
It’s never too early to begin weighing your retirement options.
Oversight
OMB is working on how to collect efficiency advice from feds
Obama called for ideas to improve government operations during his April 25 radio address.
Pay & Benefits
Bargaining Table
Unions will use every opportunity to push for extending collective bargaining rights to certain federal employees.
Oversight
Final 2010 budget blueprint supports military-civilian pay parity
Language encouraging agencies to identify and eliminate poor-performing federal programs gets axed from the bill.
Oversight
OPM announces new governmentwide telework policy
Agency director signals a focus on work-life balance programs for federal employees.
Defense
Lawmakers probe Defense acquisition workforce issues
After years of staff cuts, the department and military services are slowly rebuilding contracting capacity.
Oversight
Transportation IG urges better training for novice air traffic controllers
High number of trainees assigned to three busy California airports, report finds.
Oversight
Portion of gender pay gap persists, despite workforce changes
As government beats national trend, some give credit to protections against discrimination.
Pay & Benefits
Commerce secretary lauds senior executives at banquet
2008 Distinguished Presidential Rank award winners include a Nobel Prize-winning scientist.
Oversight
Analysis: Bring Them On
The time is ripe for hiring, but government will miss out if it can’t fix the tangled job application process.
Pay & Benefits
When To Go (FERS Edition)
Assessing when you can afford to retire under the Federal Employees Retirement System.
Oversight
First lady attends OPM ceremony, praises civil servants
New agency director John Berry says he'll make diversity a priority.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Makeover
Employee representatives support a Roth IRA option for enrollees, but are less enthused about potential mutual fund offerings.
Pay & Benefits