Pay & Benefits
Senate passes bill approving locality pay for Alaska and Hawaii
Lawmakers say move will ensure federal retirees in those states receive equal benefits.
Oversight
Senate sends economic rescue bill to the House
Leaders hope add-ons including extensions of tax breaks will assuage opposition.
Pay & Benefits
Healthy Choices
A look at benefit changes for some of FEHB's most popular plans as premiums rise.
Oversight
Defense bill includes major contracting reforms
Measure headed to President Bush’s desk would increase transparency and competition.
Oversight
HUD launches new homeowner program
Applicants must have a mortgage that was originated before Jan. 1, and cannot afford their current loan.
News
Government urged to focus on resilience in homeland security
Ability to withstand catastrophic events and quickly return to state of “near normalcy” requires stronger public-private coordination.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: IG: GSA must improve information security
Audit says agency must improve contractor oversight and encrypt all mobile devices.
Oversight
Government reform groups unveil transition plan
Strong performance measurements and attention to workforce are called key to the next administration’s agenda.
News
Bush signs funding bill in final hours of the fiscal year
Continuing resolution to keep agencies running through March includes a 3.9 percent pay raise for civilian federal employees.
Oversight
Senate expected to pass $700 billion proposal with ease
The revised bill would raise FDIC coverage amounts from $100,000 to $250,000 for one year.
Management
What’s Your Timeline?
Everyone is on a different clock. The trick is getting them to work together.
Features
Great Expectations
Sen. Barack Obama has outlined a plan for change, but reforming the bureaucracy requires more than words.
Features
Russian Roulette
A small war on Europe’s periphery raises big questions about the Pentagon’s modernization priorities.
Features
Hidden Talent
Removing obstacles for workers with disabilities is about more than ramps and readers—it’s about tapping the skills agencies need.
Defense
ADVICE+DISSENT: Intelligence File Set in Stone
As the Bush era winds down, spy masters leave their mark.
Management Matters - Advice And Dissent
What’s Your Timeline?
Everyone is on a different clock. The trick is getting them to work together.
Managing Technology
What’s Mine Is . . . Mine
Managing Technology Information sharing can help agencies coordinate strategy, but only if departments relinquish ownership.
Political World