Pay & Benefits
Senate committee endorses 2.9 percent federal pay raise
Senate Appropriations panel’s recommendation for pay increase is higher than Obama’s proposal.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: Maryland firm wins contract to revamp Recovery.gov
The General Services Administration awarded Smartronix of Hollywood, Md., an $18 million deal to help government better track stimulus funds.
News
Fewer goals, clear strategy contribute to effective leadership, study shows
The most successful federal leaders worked fewer hours than less successful executives.
Defense
House panel advances bill granting airport screeners bargaining rights
Measure also would end TSA’s pay-for-performance system and return workers to the General Schedule.
Defense
Costs of compensating military reservists climb
Watchdog agency analyzes trends in spending on reservist pay and benefits.
Defense
Union head: Border is far from secure
T.J. Bonner disputes claims from Obama administration that the U.S. and Mexican governments are gaining the upper hand in the battle against drug cartels.
Defense
Democrats set fast schedule for Defense bill
Senate leaders want to clear floor for health care legislation and vote on Supreme Court nominee.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers consider domestic partner benefits
Supporters believe extending benefits to same-sex partners would help the government recruit and retain federal workers.
News
Administration hosts help sessions on reporting stimulus spending
Week of online seminars starting July 20 will cover major sections of the latest OMB guidance.
Defense
Veto threat made on intelligence bill
The White House objects to a provision that would increase the number of lawmakers who can be briefed on secret CIA activities.
Management
Top NASA picks on a glide path toward their jobs
Nominee to lead the space agency says it needs to build on its investments in the International Space Station.
Pay & Benefits
Pay Freezes Past
A look at previous administrations’ attempts to keep in check the salaries of top executive branch staffers.
Oversight
Lawmakers, watchdog question effects of stimulus
Government Accountability Office says funds have helped states stave off short-term fiscal woes, but critics doubt job creation claims.
News