Pay & Benefits
Keep paying TSP’s G Fund, petitioners tell White House
Federal employees are being singled out, We the People petition says.
Defense
Why is the Marine Corps fighting with the Navy over a camouflage pattern?
Two branches of the U.S. military are locked in a property battle worthy of Google and Apple.
Management
In Congress, Compromise Is a 4-Letter Word
One round of drinks, nine members of the House, and a sobering question: What if we can’t fix Congress?
Pay & Benefits
GOP lawmakers seek to reduce their own compensation
Bills would decrease congressional pay, allow all members to opt out of retirement benefits.
Nextgov
Oh No: VA awards $3.7 million conference and exhibit contract
This may not go over so well on Capitol Hill.
Defense
Defense has improved care for special needs children, report finds
GAO study says families with special needs kids are usually accommodated.
Pay & Benefits
Bill would allow Uncle Sam to fire federal tax cheats
Legislation would apply to executive and legislative branch employees as well as Postal Service workers.
Nextgov
FAA grounds all 787 Dreamliners operated by U.S. carriers
Agency expects international regulators to take action.
Nextgov
NASA contracted with 787 battery supplier for space station batteries
Agency plans to start using lithium ion batteries on the space station in 2017.
Oversight
Play of the Day: ATF and its YouTube channel
The Daily Show gets to the heart of the bureau's operations.
Management
Big role for the military in Obama’s second inauguration festivities
Service members will participate for pageantry, security and their own enjoyment.
Management
D.C.-area feds can take unscheduled leave or telework ahead of winter storm
The region is anticipating some snow later in the day Thursday.
Defense
Analysis: Legalize sex to reduce sexual assaults at military academies
Distinction is hard to teach under total ban.
Management
Economists Pan Debt Ceiling’s Very Existence
Economists think the very idea of a 'debt ceiling' is a bit silly.
Management
Labor-management council aims for full agency participation in forums
Before the election, some managers may have been holding back, OPM chief says.
Tech
Meet Todd Jones, Obama's nominee for ATF director
He would be the first confirmed head of the agency.
Management
Former FEMA exec pleads guilty to conflict of interest charges
Official attempted to secure employment while negotiating agency’s contract with the same company.
Pay & Benefits
New bill would extend fed pay freeze through 2013
House will consider legislation next week.
Management
4 Ways to Help Your Team Deal with Change
Employees won't tell you if they're struggling with change, you have to reach out. Here's how.
Oversight