Pay & Benefits
Pentagon Pay
A new committee will examine the military pay system and could recommend changes.
Management
Special counsel report counters complaints from watchdog groups
Agency says numbers show cases were not dismissed after minimal review in order to clear backlog.
News
House panel votes to boost spending for new Navy carrier
Budget increase contingent on earlier production date.
Defense
Police chiefs say national security strategy ignores local officials
International Association of Chiefs of Police says current anti-terrorism approach fails to incorporate the perspective of state and local law enforcement officials.
Defense
Army defends plans to centralize National Guard centers
Officials anticipate the centers will be larger and more technologically advanced than existing reserve and Guard installations.
Defense
Unions, airport screeners seek prohibition on private screening services
American Federation of Government Employees proposes legislation that would prevent the privatization of passenger and baggage screening at airports.
Management
House chair questions agencies on food inspection duplication
FDA official counters that few facilities are inspected by more than one agency.
News
BRAC panel questions proposed closure of submarine base
Commissioners quiz officials on alternatives to closing Naval Submarine Base New London in Connecticut, which would affect 8,500 military and civilian jobs.
Pay & Benefits
House subcommittee votes to add employee, retiree benefits
Measures cover pretax health insurance premiums for retirees, student loan repayments and transportation subsidies.
Defense
House panel modifies restrictions on women in combat
Armed Services Committee eases limits passed by subcommittee last week, but requires the Pentagon to notify Congress when opening new positions to women.
Defense
Oldest shipyard may be drydocked in latest base-closing round
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard would lose largest number of civilian jobs.
Defense
Air Force might keep bases open after personnel moves
BRAC panel members express concern about impact of stripped down bases on local communities.
News
Performance-based contracting ‘not working,’ industry leader says
Speakers tell acquisition panel that certain policies should be rewritten.
News