News
Survey: Weigh in on five of the weirder proposals to reduce the deficit
Take National Journal ’s poll on whether measures like requiring double-sided copying will make a dent in the country’s fiscal woes.
Defense
Republicans divided on defense cuts
Fissure opens between GOP lawmakers who say spending on the military is necessary to recover from a decade of war, and fiscal hawks focused on reducing the deficit.
Oversight
Senate majority leader goes easy on deficit-cutting plan
Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., has been more muted in his criticism of the proposal than other Democrats, saying it provides a good starting point for discussions.
Pay & Benefits
Medicare Questions
Answers to your queries about Medicare and federal health benefits.
News
From Nextgov.com: GSA seeks to improve its carbon footprint tool
Agencies are under pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Defense
Air Force ramps up new strategic sourcing office
Unit is expected to save $2.3 billion over five years by buying common goods and services in bulk.
News
Veterans learn the power of the pen
Poet Jehanne Dubrow shows how creative writing can be therapeutic for those involved with war.
News
The Week in Comments: Cutting pay, spending and jobs
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Defense
Drug enforcement nomination gets back on track
Opposition by marijuana legalization groups has not registered in Senate.
Oversight
Senate battle over earmark moratorium heats up
Aides call the GOP vote on the ban next week a toss-up.
Pay & Benefits
Survivor Support
Families of federal workers who pass away have a number of benefits available to them.
News
From Nextgov.com: Review finds information-sharing marred response to Fort Hood attack
Army plans to merge FBI threat data with its own classified information .
Oversight
Fiscal panel chairs propose three-year civilian pay freeze, hiring slowdown
Federal workers and contractors would take a hit under draft plan.
Pay & Benefits
GAO, union reach first collective bargaining agreement
Negotiations cover 2,000 agency employees for at least four years.
Defense
Dignitaries break ground for new memorial to disabled veterans
Construction to begin near the Capitol for tribute to 3 million veterans living with disabilities.
Defense
Group seeks exemption to Afghan private security ban
Professional Services Council wants State Department to seek a waiver for firms performing U.S.-funded development work.
Oversight