SPECIAL REPORT
Health Care Reform
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Health Care Implementation Will Be Bumpy But Fruitful, Says Panel
May 21 IRS scandal not seen affecting privacy protections in Affordable Care Act.
USPS Extends Health Care to Non-Career Workers to Comply With Reform Law
April 30 Postal Service announces $239 million annual contract with UnitedHealthcare.
Sebelius Defends HHS Budget Request and Obamacare
April 12 GOP critics challenge the $4 billion hike the department seeks for 2014.
OPM Proposes Extending Fed Health Benefits to Same Sex Partners
April 11 The expansion is one of many FEHB changes suggested to lawmakers.
Federal Unions Blast Obama Budget
April 11 Proposed 1 percent federal pay raise called weak, retirement changes criticized.
Military Health Care Reform Included in Obama’s Budget
April 10 Higher fees and new fees would be phased in over five years.
GOP Seeks to Unwind Health Care Overhaul By Starving Agencies of Funding
March 29 Law will be hard to kill entirely since many of its requirements involve mandatory spending.
Defense Extends Benefits to Same-Sex Domestic Partners of Service Members
February 11 Memo from Defense Secretary Leon Panetta makes anticipated change official.
Budget office predicts rocky start for health care law
February 6 New health insurance marketplaces set to launch later this year are unlikely to be fully ready in time, CBO suggests.
HHS responds slowly to GOP demands for Obamacare documents
January 14 House and Senate panels seek background on spending for P.R. and contractors.
How VA's Open Source Community is Improving Veteran Health Care
November 29, 2012 The innovative community has grown to over 1,500 members and spurred increased collaboration between 150 different organizations.
Peace Corps volunteers not properly informed on health care compensation options
November 20, 2012 Peace Corps, Labor aren't adequately tracking program for reimbursements, GAO says.
FEHBP enrollees generally pleased with health coverage
October 25, 2012 Feedback from feds and retirees indicates many don’t intend to switch plans during open season.
Military retirees see TRICARE fee hike
October 2, 2012 Many enrollees will pay 17 percent more in annual fees in fiscal 2013.
Will health rebate checks help Obama?
September 26, 2012 Despite enthusiasm, the checks are unlikely to shift perceptions in a major way.
IRS defends implementation of health care law
September 11, 2012 Deputy commissioner tells GOP critical number of staff involved is 859.
Treasury may revamp flexible spending account rule
August 13, 2012 Government might scrap 'use it or lose it' rules.
Lawmakers consider TRICARE request
August 7, 2012 Pentagon explains why it wants to move health care money.
Former Supreme Court justice not surprised by Roberts' health care decision
August 6, 2012 'That was a hard case,' Sandra Day O'Connor says.
IRS chief defends implementation of health care law
August 2, 2012 Maine governor’s Gestapo comments were 'unhelpful rhetoric,' Shulman says.
Older Feds Aren't Playing to Their Strengths
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No More Tax-Cheating Feds, Senators Say
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