Features
Big Business
As federal performance chief, entrepreneur Jeffrey Zients takes on his toughest project yet—improving government.
Editor's Notebook
Government Work
The federal sector is the one place no one seems to want job creation.
Oversight
In final action of year, Senate OKs debt ceiling hike
The short-term $290 billion increase will allow the government to do business past Jan. 1, according to the Treasury Department.
News
2009: The Year in Quotes
A selection of some of the best quotations from our daily “Quote/Unquote” feature.
Defense
Federal role in transit rail safety debated
Under current law, the Federal Transit Administration is prohibited from directly regulating the nation's public transit systems.
News
Senate votes final passage of healthcare bill
Key lawmakers in both chambers will begin calling each other next week to begin conference negotiations.
Pay & Benefits
Benefits Breakthroughs
Congress passed major pay and benefits provisions in 2009, and the Obama administration has an aggressive agenda for next year.
Defense
Obama issues order implementing 2010 pay raise
Civilian employees receive 2.0 percent pay raise; service members get 3.4 percent boost.
Oversight