Pay & Benefits
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.
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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.
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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.
Pay & Benefits
Smithsonian Employees Also Would Like a Living Wage
Workers ask Obama to ensure that employees of federally funded museums receive better pay.
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IRS Wants to Trade Bonuses for Fewer Furloughs
Proposal would eliminate performance awards but also cut two days of unpaid leave.
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Lawmaker Proposes Exempting All Defense Civilians From Furloughs
Bill would allow the president to protect civilian personnel accounts from sequestration.
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