Pay & Benefits
It's really over this time; chambers finish health care overhaul
House and Senate pass reconciliation package tweaking legislation President Obama signed into law on Tuesday.
Pay & Benefits
Sick Leave Credit: The Details
A follow-up to last week’s column on getting sick leave credit toward retirement.
Defense
Pentagon revises gay ban enforcement policies
New regulations aim to introduce ‘a greater measure of common sense and common decency,’ says Defense secretary.
Oversight
From Nextgov.com: GSA chief says agency will ‘up its game’ with technology
Administrator Martha Johnson says improving the flow of information and data, and more reliance on social media will provide better service to agencies and will be what drives growth.
News
The Week in Comments: Postal reform, health care and whippersnappers
The best in reader reaction to recent articles.
Defense
Bill would extend TRICARE coverage to adult children
New Mexico lawmaker introduces legislation to increase maximum age of military dependent health coverage to 26.
Pay & Benefits
Health and wellness programs to expand beyond the Beltway
Personnel chief tells lawmakers he would like to set up health centers to serve federal facilities nationwide.
Oversight
OMB, Treasury issue guidance for reducing improper payments
Agencies identified nearly $100 billion in improper payments in 2009.
Oversight
Senate sends fixes bill back to House
Adjustments to the health care reconciliation bill are minor.
Defense
Burning Question: Should generals speak out on 'don't ask, don't tell' policy?
Not if they want to stay in the good graces of the Defense secretary and the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Oversight
Lawmakers announce bipartisan Transparency Caucus
Group will advocate for transparency initiatives and promote legislation requiring open access to federal information.
Pay & Benefits
FBI probing death threats, vandalism against lawmakers
Incidents are tied to votes on the controversial health reform measure.
Oversight
Roster for deficit commission is complete
Commission will present its proposals to Congress by Dec. 1; 14 of its 18 members must agree on the final package.
News