Pay & Benefits
Bush issues order implementing 3.5 percent pay raise
Order specifies that 2.5 percent of the increase should come through base pay, and 1 percent through locality differentials.
Oversight
GAO upholds protest of lucrative Air Force contract
Watchdog agency sustains challenge of Boeing’s $1.2 billion award for maintenance of KC-135 aircraft.
Defense
Pentagon follows Congress' lead on NSPS raises
Employees under the Pentagon's new personnel system will receive a 60-40 split between base pay and performance-related increases in 2008.
Defense
Staffing shortages at border jeopardize security, economy
El Paso hearing highlights inspection shortcomings at ports of entry.
Oversight
Collaboration called key to modern management
In a networked world of government, ability to deal with potential conflicts takes on new importance.
Oversight
After Iowa vote, New Hampshire and uncertainty await
With decisive victories of Barack Obama and Mike Huckabee, stake rise in upcoming contests.
Pay & Benefits
TSP funds earn modest gains in 2007
International investments outperform other funds for the year.
Defense
Study: Health agencies fail to quickly respond to infectious disease reports
Many local public health agencies failed to respond quickly -- if at all -- to reports of potential outbreaks.
Defense
Surging oil prices send military costs skyrocketing
Defense sees 30 percent rise in the price of a gallon of gas in just three months.
Defense
New Defense personnel system frees managers
But the ability to link pay raises more closely to job performance and to move employees between jobs comes with a cost.
Oversight
Capitol Hill forecast: Even less legislative agreement
End-of-session acrimony that marked 2007 appears likely to carry over in 2008.
Defense
Senate chairman criticizes sale of fighter planes to Pakistan
Lockheed Martin awarded $500 million contract to supply nation with 18 F-16 aircraft.
Pay & Benefits