Pay & Benefits
FEHBP pharmacy changes stir up controversy
Proposal to bring all drug benefit negotiations in-house goes to super committee but draws some opposition.
Defense
FEMA urged to increase accountability
Improper payments and stretched resources affect the agency’s performance, lawmakers say.
Oversight
First piece of Obama's jobs proposals is blocked
Senators also reject bill that would have eliminated a rule that allows agencies to withhold 3 percent of payments to contractors.
Oversight
Senators: Time to end government 'budget gimmicks'
Republicans Jeff Sessions of Alabama and Olympia Snowe of Maine take aim at "culture of fiscal corruption" in Washington.
Oversight
Senate confirms Bryson as new Commerce secretary
Founder of the Natural Resources Defense Council replaces Gary Locke, who became ambassador to China in July.
Pay & Benefits
Targeting Early Retirement
A look at how and why the federal system permits some employees to leave early.
Oversight
OMB moves ahead with unloading excess real estate
In updating list of unneeded properties, agencies report progress identifying savings opportunities.
News
Cloud, telework and security to top IT budgets in 2012
Analysts predict most new technology contracts will be associated with ongoing, multiyear programs.
Defense
U.S. drone struck Qaddafi's convoy, Pentagon says
French warplane also struck the convoy, before the longtime Libyan leader was reportedly captured and killed.
Defense
Former ICE employee admits stealing from the government
Ahmed Adil Abdallat faces up to 10 years in prison for misusing a diplomatic passport and submitting false travel expenses.
News
Lawsuit renews debate over product safety database
Consumer complaint website aims for transparency, but some offerings include inaccurate details.
News
The Week in Comments: Anxious feds, the Iraq war and USAJobs
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Defense
NATO given proof of Qaddafi death, allied military official says
Still pictures and video imagery 'leave no doubt' of the death of the former Libyan leader.
Defense
Libyans say Qaddafi dead, U.S. yet to confirm
A National Transitional Council military chief told Al Jazeera the ousted Libyan leader died of wounds sustained during his capture near his hometown.
Pay & Benefits