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.

News

Lawmakers Fight For Saturday Delivery

News

Subpoenas for Four Agencies

News

Going After Shady Contractors

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

Reviewing the 3Rs

OPM wants to know how much agencies spent on recruitment, retention and relocation incentives during the past two years.

News

Taking on the USDA 'Food Police'