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Defensive Positions

Kellie Lunney — Thu, 17 May 2012 02:00:00 -0400

Pay and benefits top the list of worries for military families, according to survey.

Lawmakers urged to bring Hatch Act into the age of telework and social media

Kellie Lunney — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:54:00 -0400

Legislation revising the law prohibiting feds from certain political activities doesn’t address technological advances.

GSA tells feds to consolidate snail mail, use email more

Amanda Palleschi — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:52:59 -0400

USPS stands to gain from the new guidance issued to agencies.

USPS managers reach salary agreement

Amanda Palleschi — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:35:16 -0400

Pay for performance suspended until fiscal 2013.

Obama procurement chief nominee clears Senate panel

Charles S. Clark — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:14:00 -0400

Joseph Jordan advances through committee with only one vote in opposition.

Fed domestic partner benefits bill moves to full Senate

Andrew Lapin — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:06:44 -0400

Committee reiterates the legislation is unrelated to same-sex marriage.

White House ‘Footnotes’ to History

Charles S. Clark — Wed, 16 May 2012 11:34:13 -0400

Administration adds to website bios of previous presidents.

Bye-Bye BlackBerry?

Aliya Sternstein — Wed, 16 May 2012 02:00:00 -0400

Once the only sanctioned smartphone in town, the BlackBerry could be on its way to the recycling bin.

Romney: Government Isn't the Hero

Tom Shoop — Tue, 15 May 2012 18:32:08 -0400

GOP contender draws sharp contrast between himself on size, role and operations of government.

Senate appropriators advance military construction, VA spending package

Amanda Palleschi — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:35:00 -0400

Subcommittee funds prior base closing rounds at requested levels.

Same-sex partner benefits bill is up for consideration

Andrew Lapin — Tue, 15 May 2012 16:33:00 -0400

Act would extend retirement and other benefits to same-sex couples in the federal workforce.

Uncle Sam scales back on bonuses

Kellie Lunney — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:31:31 -0400

The government handed out $43 million less in merit awards in 2011 than in 2010.

Agriculture showcases recent successes to mark its 150th birthday

Charles S. Clark — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:15:00 -0400

Morning Joe anchors and former Redskins lead hundreds in calisthenics.

What I Learned About Power Last Weekend

Scott Eblin — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:23:34 -0400

A reunion brings some perspective.

Happy 150th Birthday, USDA!

Tom Shoop — Tue, 15 May 2012 10:00:50 -0400

The work of its more than 100,000 employees has a tremendous impact on the American economy.

Active-duty military now can see America the Beautiful for free

Kellie Lunney — Tue, 15 May 2012 06:00:00 -0400

The government waives park fees for service members and their families.

Justice responds to charges of inaction prosecuting Wall Street

Charles S. Clark — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:17:00 -0400

Newsweek and Wall Street Journal report on few convictions and scant official data.

Panel rejects proposals to raise military retirees’ health care premiums

Kellie Lunney — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:38:00 -0400

House committee approves minor co-pay increases, but says Obama’s TRICARE hikes go ‘too far.’

Senators barrage GSA with new questions on conference scandal

Charles S. Clark — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:14:18 -0400

Lieberman, Collins seek review of per diems and status of follow-up reforms.

State Department denies negative report on Iraq police training

Charles S. Clark — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:10:23 -0400

The New York Times reports $500 million program may be canceled.

OMB instructs agencies to further cut travel and conferences

Charles S. Clark — Fri, 11 May 2012 17:34:59 -0400

Jeffrey Zients' memo also demands improvements in vehicle fleet and real estate management.

Bill to boost TSP contribution rates set for official debut

Amanda Palleschi — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:50:00 -0400

Legislation encouraging employees to take full advantage of agency matching will be introduced Monday.

Obama Praises ‘Pride and Passion’ of Public Servants

Tom Shoop — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:26:00 -0400

But Public Service Recognition Week message is more muted than last year.

Viewpoint: Do not interfere with America’s federal workforce

Colleen M. Kelley, Joseph A. Beaudoin, and John Gage — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:08:50 -0400

The denigration of the federal workforce by those who should support agencies’ missions is a dangerous trend.

Petraeus: Likes Fruit, Dislikes Crossing the Street

Caitlin Fairchild — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:22:00 -0400

Health conscious CIA director has very particular travel demands.