National Defense Authorization Act

Proposed 2% federal pay raise gets support in 2025 defense authorization bill

The Senate committee’s version of the 2025 NDAA, advanced last week, supported a 2% federal pay raise for civilian feds and a 4.5% raise for military…

Pay

House passed its Defense authorization bill, but there’s a long way to go

Defense

(AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Former senior officials join rising calls for an alternative to Schedule F

Workforce

U.S. Marine Corps photo

Capitol Hill stock photo taken in Washington D.C., April 6, 2022.

What’s on the agenda as Congress returns to Washington

Congress

First Look

Lawmakers press agencies on ‘employment barriers’ for federal employees teleworking overseas

Congress

New rules take effect for agencies buying from AbilityOne contractors

Contracting

Defense officials ask Congress for support with military pay, housing, but it will likely be years in the making

Defense News

Growth of OTAs, corresponding myths gave DoD plenty of reason to update its guide

Defense News

What sections 9 and 10 of the executive order on AI mean for government contractors

Commentary

Military installations will soon get private wireless networks

Defense

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2013, file photo, just cut stacks of $100 bills make their way down the line at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western Currency Facility in Fort Worth, Texas. Everyone knows the tech industry is big, but it can be challenging to get your head around just how big it is. At least until you look at it from a different angle and realize that Apple makes more money in a day than 2500 average U.S. households can expect to see in a year. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Biden finalizes 2024 federal pay raise for civilian employees

Pay & Benefits

FILE - This May 25, 2021, file photo shows a U.S. Passport cover in Washington. Americans hoping to travel abroad this summer may have to delay their plans if they need new or renewed passports. Would-be travelers are overwhelming federal offices as the lifting of COVID-19 travel restrictions unleashes a pent-up demand for passports. Wait times for new passports and renewals are now up to 18 weeks and those seeking expedited appointments can take up to 12 weeks. (AP Photo/Eileen Putman, File)

State Dept processing passports at pre-pandemic levels, despite ‘unprecedented’ demand

The State Department processed over 24 million passport books and cards in fiscal 2023 — a new record. And it’s back to processing passport applications…

Agency Oversight

Feds teleworking overseas got a pay raise. State Dept honors an employee who made it happen

The State Department is honoring Michelle Neyland, a congressional adviser for its Bureau of International Affairs who helped make a pay raise for Domestic…

Federal Report

Christmas cometh; whither the Defense Authorization bill?

Congress

It’s down to the wire for the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act, over which the House and Senate are still working out differences. This as Congress prepares to depart for the holidays.