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Analysis: Politics of federal pay obscures the facts

More research is needed on total compensation, accounting for employee contributions and career patterns, to properly compare public and private remuneration.

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From Nextgov: Federal cloud transition will save $5 billion yearly, CIO says

Kundra says separate bid to kill some data centers will save another $3 billion.

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Women in government are slightly less satisfied than men

The largest gap between genders existed in how they perceive empowerment and fairness in the workplace, data show.

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Gen. McChrystal Speaks

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HUD Glass Called Half-Full

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Obama directive would politicize contracting, senator says

Maine Republican Susan Collins calls White House order unconstitutional.

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From Nextgov: Interior center inadvertently exposes personal data of SEC employees

No sign of interceptions by intruders during 60-second transit.

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IRS faulted for weak enforcement on energy tax credit

Non-homeowners, prisoners and one 3-year-old were incorrectly granted the residential credit in 2009, the IG found.

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GAO: Defense underestimates costs of housing allowance

Department has had to shift funds from other programs to pay for lodging expenses of service members, report says.

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The Week in Comments: The budget and the debt ceiling

The best in reader reaction to recent articles.

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Hiring Reform by the Numbers

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Plan to cap bonuses detailed in Obama administration memo

Draft policy would limit SES bonuses to 5 percent and non-SES to 1 percent for two years.

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Lawmaker proposes fixes to ease USPS fiscal crisis

Postal official reiterates growing burden on agency finances.

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CBO: Deal to avert government shutdown increases spending for fiscal year

Total discretionary outlays in 2011 will be $3.2 billion higher because of defense spending.

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Analysis: Beyond big or small government

Collaborative governance is growing because many crucial missions cannot be accomplished by any sector acting on its own.