Management
We now have our smallest government in 45 years
America's public sector has shrunk. And shrunk. And shrunk some more.
Oversight
Feds gain time on financial disclosure requirements
Senator says Congress will revisit potential national security risk after recess.
Pay & Benefits
House wants to be clear: IRS can levy your TSP funds
Lawmakers overwhelmingly pass bill clarifying existing law.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Rafalca Doesn't Win Gold
Romney's Olympic horse gets attention from comedians.
Oversight
Presidential transitions should be much faster, panelists say
Recent bill to reduce the number of Senate confirmations is a first step.
Oversight
Defending feds is part of a Virginia senator’s job description, Kaine says
Democratic candidate tells crowd of retired and union employees he’d be their champion.
Management
GSA executive Prouty departs in wake of spending scandal
Regional commissioner had been suspended since revelations of Las Vegas conference.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Chick-fil-A and Birth Control
Hot topics are the key for late-night hosts this week.
Management
TSA, union reach agreement on labor contract
First-ever collective bargaining agreement at agency wrapped up in marathon bargaining session.
Oversight
Progressive Caucus proposes budget 'deal for all'
House should have a wider range of choices, lawmakers say.
Oversight
House speaker willing to cut recess short
Boehner says he wants Senate to act to avoid tax hike, but no two-chamber deal is in the offing.
Oversight
Obama says he's awed by U.S. women's gymnastics team
President says he could not walk across a balance beam.
Management
GSA hammered on ‘outrageous’ bonuses, conference spending
Agency disputes some accusations lodged by lawmakers at hearing.
Pay & Benefits
House passes bill that would ax federal tax cheats
Legislation would allow government to fire employees who fail to pay their share.
Oversight
Congress votes to streamline Senate confirmation process
About 170 nominations and 3,000 military officer positions will no longer require Senate approval.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- This is A Holy Site With Great Culture
Mitt Romney's gaffes again take center stage.
Oversight
Postal Service defaults, Congress does nothing
House lawmakers haven't acted on a reform bill.
Pay & Benefits
TSP head expresses regret over cyberattack
The board’s executive director says agency now has a plan in place to notify participants of security breaches.
Oversight
Six-month deal reached to avoid government shutdown
Plan would keep spending at the current rate for half a year.
Management