Defense
Convicted General Could Still Get Big Pension
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair, who was reprimanded and fined for adultery and improper relationships, is seeking to be allowed to retire as a general.
Management
Analysis: Obama's Incredibly Underwhelming Executive Orders
Recent White House moves to help workers may be well-intentioned, but they will achieve little.
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VA Fails to Set Up Registry of Troops Exposed to Burn Pits
The department says it’s testing hardware and software; lawmakers outraged.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Considers Adding New Investments
Emerging markets could provide a boost to lifecycle funds, according to an analysis.
Pay & Benefits
Earning New Benefits, Protecting Old Ones
TSA employees win new rights in arbitration.
Tech
OPM Seeks IT Security Pros
The agency says it won’t lay off employees as part of its technology overhaul.
Management
USPS Slashing 10,000 Jobs in 2015
Agency looks to scale back its workforce to 400,000 employees in the coming years.
Defense
Republican Lawmakers Want to Cut 115,000 Civilian Defense Jobs
Bill would save $82.5 billion over five years, supporters say.
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Pentagon Pegs Cost of New Electronic Health Record at $1.5 Billion
Defense also plans new medical information exchange to share data with VA.
Defense
Congress Wants to Shield Veterans From Another Government Shutdown
Lawmakers push for advance funding for VA.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Quiz: The Basics
Test your knowledge of some of the bedrock principles of retirement planning.
Pay & Benefits
USPS Should Keep Funding Future Health Care Costs, Republicans Say
Postal Service again asks for congressional assistance in reducing its unfunded obligations.
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VA Is Competing for the Pentagon’s Electronic Health Record Contract
Shinseki will go up against commercial bidders.
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Science and Tech Students Cite Mild Interest in Federal Careers
The bad news: Federal salaries can’t live up to their expectations.
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What Happens After Sexting and Luxury Travel at VA? Paid Leave
VA takes action against IG report subject, if you call paid leave action.
Pay & Benefits
Are Veterans Getting the Money They Deserve in Latest Budget?
Lawmakers are skeptical that the growing needs of veterans can be met with the amount requested.
Pay & Benefits
Some Lawmakers Are Feeling More Generous Toward Feds
Bigger COLAs for federal retirees, better care for vets among recent legislative proposals.
Pay & Benefits
House Panel Approves TSP Bill
Legislation would auto-enroll new federal hires into one of five lifecycle funds instead of the government securities fund.
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OPM Unveils Strategic IT Plan
Agency is modernizing retirement programs, USAJOBS and other federal HR systems.
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