Defense
CDC to Award More Money to Fight Ebola
The $10 million grant will go to multiple recipients.
Defense
Pay Raise for Troops Still Up in the Air
Congress has to decide before the end of the year whether it will grant a 1 percent or a 1.8 percent boost in 2015.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Enrollees Can Contribute $500 More Next Year
The IRS increased the cap on individual contributions to $18,000 for 2015.
Defense
Lawmakers Urged to Reverse Planned Cuts to Some Travel Per Diems
Defense civilians on long-term travel will receive less money for lodging beginning on Nov. 1.
Management
Where to Find the Government’s Happiest Employees
Science agencies once again boast the most content workers, according to a new survey.
Pay & Benefits
Vets Have Less Faith in Merit-Based Federal Promotions Than Their Peers
Annual governmentwide survey of feds shows concerns over fairness in the workplace and senior leadership.
Defense
IG: Secret Service Showed ‘Serious Lapse in Judgment’ in Operation Moonshine
Watchdog criticizes agency for diverting agents in 2011 from protecting White House to monitoring an employee’s neighborhood fight.
Defense
Group Hopes to Raise More Than $200K for Grieving Military Families
Hundreds will run in Sunday’s Marine Corps Marathon for non-profit that helps survivors of fallen service members’ cope with loss.
Defense
CDC To Award $1.8 Million to Fight Ebola
Money will go to nonprofit network of public health organizations in Africa.
Pay & Benefits
Pentagon Delays Until April Changes to Autism Coverage for Military Kids
Department is holding off on cutting reimbursement rates for one-on-one therapy after families complained.
Management
Overall Morale at VA Dips, Along With Faith in Leaders
Agency employees report a strong sense of mission and enthusiasm for their work despite challenges.
Pay & Benefits
Public-Private Sector Pay Gap Remains at 35 Percent
Federal Salary Council report says feds now earn on average 35.2 percent less than their peers, a disparity that’s down 0.2 percent from 2013.
Pay & Benefits
Temp Feds Will Have Access to Health Care Coverage Starting in January
OPM publishes final rule expanding the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Management
Some Presidential Management Fellows Find Their Agencies and Managers Lacking
The competitive and prestigious two-year program still remains overwhelmingly popular, according to a new survey.
Pay & Benefits
Some Defense Travelers Will Have Their Per Diem Rates Cut
To save money, the department is reducing the amount employees on extended travel can spend on food and lodging.
Management
Defense Civilians Are Losing Faith in Senior Management
Employees view their immediate supervisors much more positively, latest survey shows.
Defense
Union Urges Protection for Federal Workers at Possible Risk for Ebola Exposure
TSA chief assures employees that current safety precautions in place are sufficient.
Oversight
Feds Should Keep an Eye on the Race to Replace Darrell Issa
The House panel that oversees the federal workforce is poised for a new leader.
Management
Millennials' Romance With Government is Short-Lived
Survey shows younger feds are enamored with public service, but don’t see it as a long-term prospect.
Pay & Benefits
The Time Feds Spend on Union Biz Inches Up
Federal employees spent 3.43 million hours on “official time” in fiscal 2012, according to the latest report.
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