Defense
Group proposes system to “connect the dots” about terrorist attacks
Think tank’s concept would help identify and interpret clues of an impending event.
Management
Web site encourages exchange of acquisition ‘best practices’
Site prompts flow of ideas between government and private sector.
Defense
Airport security contractors want government protection against lawsuits
The number and type of companies that seek airport screening contracts could be drastically affected by government’s decision.
News
Panel backs new Bureau of Indian Affairs unit to improve prisons
Federal government's Indian detention program called "a national disgrace."
Pay & Benefits
Study makes case for performance pay
Implementing true merit-based pay would be difficult, but it's "virtually universal" in private sector, report states.
Defense
Lawmakers see funding shortfalls for military equipment, repairs
Military said to be reeling from post-Cold War "procurement holiday" as pace of wartime operations eats up equipment.
News
Senate backs increase in debt ceiling; hopes high for fast omnibus action
The Senate approved an $800 billion increase in the statutory debt ceiling Wednesday, as negotiations moved forward swiftly on a catch-all appropriations package.
Management
Management challenges abound, says Transportation IG
Amtrak, FAA struggle to balance budgets and maintain quality of train and air services.
Pay & Benefits
A New Life Cycle
Mercer Investment Consulting to help develop new retirement investment option for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
Defense
Two top Air Force officials to resign
Secretary James Roche and top acquisition official Marvin Sambur will leave by the end of the year.
Defense
TSA lifts restrictions on using private airport screeners
Union lobbies hard to convince airports to keep federal screeners.
Management
Group calls for speedy appointments to science and technology advisory boards
National Academies committee warns against politicizing process of naming top scientists and engineers.
Defense