Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker: Allow Small Businesses to Enroll in Fed Health Plans
Bill would give private sector the same options that federal employees have.
Pay & Benefits
VA Senior Pay in 2014 Uncertain
House and Senate spending bills differ on proposed pay cut, bonus freeze for top officials.
Management
Obama Orders Agencies to Recruit Volunteers
Government must expand spirit of service by engaging individuals in federal missions, order says.
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The House GOP Won't Defend a Ban on Veterans' Benefits for Gay Couples
In light of the recent decisions made by the Supreme Court, the House is choosing to withdraw as party defendant of the law.
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Feds Appeal Furloughs in Droves
Board protecting feds from mistreatment struggles to keep up with unprecedented wave of cases.
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Lawmakers Continue to Press Pentagon on Furloughs
Legality of furloughing civilian employees at working capital funds questioned.
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OPM Nominee: Fixing Retirement Claims Process Is a Top Priority
Katherine Archuleta vows to hire a chief technology officer and modernize agency’s IT systems to ensure retirees get checks on time.
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House Spending Bill Silent on Civilian Pay Raise
Legislation funding general government operations neither includes nor prohibits a salary hike.
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Top Defense Offices Could Face 20 Percent Staff Cut
Reality of sequestration is forcing secretary to consider severe action.
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Pentagon Promises to Halt Pay Raises for Foreign Nationals
Defense will honor its agreement to give German citizens a pay hike, but avoid future raises.
Pay & Benefits
Fed Assistance Fund Flooded With Furlough Aid Requests
Organization expects even more applications as Defense furloughs get under way.
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NTSB Fires Intern Who Erroneously Confirmed Fake Asiana Pilot Names
The Airline is suing the TV station, but not the agency.
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CBO: Increasing TRICARE Fees Could Save Government Billions
Military retirees under 65 paid 16 percent less out-of-pocket for health care in 2012 than in 1996.
Pay & Benefits
EEOC Avoids Second Round of Furloughs
Concerns linger over the potential long-term impact of sequestration.
Management
Female Feds Feel Less Empowered Than Males, Survey Finds
Workplace diversity analysis shows Asians most satisfied, those with disabilities less.
Defense
Sequestration Would Force Civilian Personnel Cuts in 2014, Hagel Says
The Pentagon would avoid agencywide furloughs with targeted reductions in force.
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Federal Charity Drive Overhaul Proposals Draw Criticism
CFC fundraisers want to keep campaigns local.
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Defense Payroll Agency Begins Furloughs
Paychecks of military, civilian and retired employees will not be delayed, spokesman says.
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