Defense
Federal agents ready for new air marshal director
Law enforcement officers say the departure of Thomas Quinn creates a window to improve morale and enact reforms.
Pay & Benefits
FAA boosts payband ceilings after three-year freeze
Officials also announce a 3.1 percent pay raise coupled with a 1 percent locality increase.
Defense
Defense names senior strategic sourcing executive
Mark Krzysko will be well-positioned to advance the cost-saving acquisition technique across the department.
Defense
ICE cited for improper award of small business set-aside contract
Use of a large subcontractor made company ineligible for detention officer and transportation services work, GAO says.
Defense
New immigration enforcement chief gets mixed reception
Critics say Julie Myers lacks experience, while supporters say she has built relationships that will serve her well.
Defense
Homeland Security seeks proposals for border technology
Bureau on hunt for mobile detection devices to assist border patrol officers.
Management
SBA: Small business contracting picture improving
Advocacy office says federal agencies are awarding an increasing amount of contract dollars to small firms.
Defense
House Democrat seeks new terrorist information-sharing unit
New unit would convert classified intelligence into forms usable by state and local officials.
Tech
Foreign Service Institute to join online training program
Overseas orientation and language courses will be among those available to the foreign affairs community.
Pay & Benefits
An Unfunded Fund
Why the Human Capital Performance Fund, designed to reward top performers, never got off the ground.
News
Medicare drug plan hindered by technology woes
Millions enjoy access to new benefit despite bumps including computer glitches and jammed phone lines.
Defense
Major metro areas found ineligible for anti-terror grants
Areas as large as Phoenix and San Diego are allowed "sustainment" funding, but no longer qualify for major terrorism-preparedness grant program.
Pay & Benefits
Mileage reimbursement rate to drop 4 cents
Decrease will bring the rate for federal employees in line with that set by the IRS.
Defense