News
Council proposes expanding list of locality pay areas
Federal workers could see changes in 2012 if recommendations are adopted.
Defense
TSA makes immediate changes to airline pilot screening
Pilots will be able to get through security after presenting an airline ID and an additional form of identification.
Defense
IG will review BRAC moves in Northern Virginia
Lawmaker called for examination of Army’s environmental assessment supporting relocation plan.
Pay & Benefits
Health insurance plans offer tax savings options
Feds should consider special tax-advantaged accounts to cover eligible medical costs.
Defense
Panel faults agencies on notification of secret activities
The committee examined 16 instances, spanning three administrations.
Defense
Airports weigh Republican's proposal to ditch TSA screeners
Rep. John Mica of Florida is calling for the replacement of federal employee screeners with private contractors.
Oversight
Alaska native contracting bill introduced in House
Move comes day after Senate measure is unveiled.
Oversight
Senate confirms Lew as OMB director
Move comes after Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., lifts hold on nomination.
Oversight
Analysis: OMB's five-prong strategy could rescue IT procurement
Plan includes career-track program to speed project approval and improve management.
Pay & Benefits
Disability Decisions
Planning for the possibility you’re forced to leave your job due to injury.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Defense taps Navy psychiatrist to head traumatic brain injury center
Capt. Paul Hammer is the fourth director in three years of centers dedicated to treating wounds of war.
Oversight
Senate minority leader effectively scuttles omnibus plan
Congress will likely be forced to keep the government running through a continuing resolution.
Oversight
House sends telework bill to Obama
Measure advances over GOP objections that it is costly and gives feds another “perk” when they already are better off than other workers.
Oversight
Watchdog calls for removal of State Department's interim IG
Group argues Harold Geisel is too close to agency management.
Defense
Group calls Defense budget cuts critical to reducing deficit
Former government officials and retired military officers say keeping department exempt from reductions is “short-sighted.”
Oversight
Awards honor plain language and condemn jargon
Advocacy group now is accepting nominations for the best and worst examples of clear communication.
Oversight
McCaskill introduces bill to curb preferences for Alaska native corporations
Legislation would put ANCs on equal footing with all other companies in the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) program.
News
The Week in Comments: Cost-cutting and the pay debate
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Oversight