Pay & Benefits
Postal Service contract talks up against new Tuesday deadline
Management’s demand for a flexible workforce amid plummeting revenue clashes with labor’s assertion that job security assures quality.
Defense
Number of Army suicides already surpasses 2009 total
Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for soldiers, trailing only combat deaths and accidental deaths from drug overdoses and drunken driving.
Defense
Navy chief is preparing 'don't ask' recommendations
Roughead says Pentagon review allows the military to look at the potential effects of repealing the ban on openly gay troops in a “broad context.”
Oversight
Senate approves Native American, black farmer settlements
House majority leader says he will bring the measure to the floor for a vote soon.
Tech
Telework’s Time
A bill to get more feds working outside the office has made its way to President Obama.
Oversight
Two small businesses suspended in set-aside probe
EG Solutions and MultimaxArray used GTSI as subcontractors on a Homeland Security information technology contract.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: OMB plan to streamline IT purchasing wins praise but faces headwinds
House Republicans and appropriations players could resist effort to align federal technology refreshment with funding cycle.
Defense
Afghan watchdog fails to garner congressional support
Senators continue to call for removal of Arnold Fields as special inspector general for Afghanistan.
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