Defense
Senators call for study of response to anthrax false alarms
Lawmakers said recent events cast doubt on federal agencies’ ability to react to a biological attack.
Pay & Benefits
Bill will push new real estate fund for Thrift Savings Plan
The proposed legislation comes despite opposition from the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
Pay & Benefits
Court Support
A recent Supreme Court ruling provides fuel for a discrimination complaint against the FAA.
Pay & Benefits
Union calls for changes to compensatory time off rules
NTEU president says interim regulations should be improved.
Defense
Charges fly over Yucca Mountain e-mails
Nevada governor says references to falsified data indicate "nothing short of criminal behavior."
Defense
Pentagon launches push for better language skills
The new road map will create a Defense Language Office and calls for boost in pay.
Pay & Benefits
Vets’ Preference
OPM officials say new form streamlines veterans’ preference regulations.
Defense
Navy to hold online training sessions on Defense personnel system
Courses to include “change management, coaching, performance management, interpersonal communications, and strategic alignment and thinking.”
Defense
Pentagon offers new reservist health benefits
For every 90 days of active-duty service, Guard and Reserve personnel will be eligible for a year of Tricare coverage, if they continuing serving in the reserves.
Pay & Benefits
Class Action Complaint
A group of FAA employees have formally filed age-discrimination complaint, but leader not hopeful for reconciliation.
Pay & Benefits
Senior federal employees get additional leave
Another facet of the 2004 Federal Workforce Flexibility Act has been codified with regulations from OPM.
Pay & Benefits
Senator calls for privacy protections in health benefits program
Democrat says he is worried about privacy as the FEHBP system adopts new technologies.
Pay & Benefits
Changes in travel comp time regulations unlikely
Experts say there are few obstacles to issuance of final rules on providing compensatory time off for federal employees' business travel.
Pay & Benefits
Foreign Service officers eligible for travel comp time
Office of Personnel Management originally indicated that Foreign Service members would not be eligible under new regulations.
News
OPM announces relaxed hiring rules for federal interns
New rules allow students to use experience at some nonfederal internships or military service toward time needed to qualify for a permanent federal job.
Pay & Benefits
Performance Pay Push
The federal government is spending more money on performance bonuses.
Pay & Benefits
GAO says reservists experiencing travel reimbursement problems
Pentagon officials said difficulties are being addressed, and will be ultimately solved by the Defense Travel System.
Pay & Benefits
Senator says Pentagon executive pay decisions erode confidence
Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., said the Defense Department should build trust if it wants the new National Security Personnel System to succeed.
Pay & Benefits
Congress, employees still await details of Defense personnel system
Defense officials tell Senators that more information will emerge during upcoming "meet and confer" period.
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