News

Agencies take low-key approach to Sept. 11 anniversary

Most federal agencies will take only a brief respite from their work on Wednesday to honor the victims of last year's terrorist attacks.

Management

Ban on outsourcing targets may not apply to Defense

Legislation that would prevent agencies from setting numerical targets for outsourcing federal jobs may not apply to the Defense Department, a Defense official said Monday.

Defense

Two held in suspected plot to attack U.S. base in Germany

German police have arrested two people on suspicion of plotting a terrorist strike on a U.S. military base in Heidelberg.

Defense

White House may hold edge in homeland security standoff

Analysts say the White House may have a slight advantage in the partisan standoff over civil service protections for workers in the proposed Department of Homeland Security.

Pay & Benefits

The busy season

Several key federal pay and benefits issues are on Congress’ autumn agenda.

Pay & Benefits

TSP board seeks appeal to court ruling