Oversight
Republican seeks to cut lawmakers’ pay
Rep. Kevin Yoder of Kansas introduces bill to reduce congressional salaries by 5 percent.
Pay & Benefits
Defense asks Congress to improve civilian danger-zone benefits
Request is included in the annual Defense Authorization legislation.
Pay & Benefits
Senator tries to rid postal reform bill of language reducing workers’ comp
Amendment would substitute friendlier House-backed changes to program for employees injured on the job.
Pay & Benefits
Roth Delays in Perspective
At least three-fifths of federal workers won’t be able to enroll on the May 7 launch date for the new TSP option.
Oversight
Senior executives reopen debate over STOCK Act
SEA says burdens and invasions of privacy in disclosure law have a ‘chilling effect’ on recruitment.
Pay & Benefits
House panel approves part-time retirement for feds
Bill also would let retiring employees apply unused annual leave to their TSP accounts.
Pay & Benefits
Senate to weigh measure delaying postal facility closures
Amendment to reform bill up for debate this week also would encourage creative suggestions for getting USPS out of the red.
Defense
FBI needs long-term plan for counterterrorism vacancies, watchdog says
Targeted recruitment and other incentives have helped, GAO finds.
Pay & Benefits
GSA boosts mileage reimbursement rate
High gas prices spur agency to adjust 2012 rates.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Savings Plan Roth option delayed for Pentagon employees
Some other agencies also will have to wait until after the May 7 launch.
Oversight
Reprimand or bonus? GSA officials reportedly couldn't agree
Republicans accuse administration of 'cover-up.'
Pay & Benefits
Obama releases taxes, doesn't qualify for Buffett rule
President makes less than $1 million; proposed new minimum tax rate wouldn't kick in.
Pay & Benefits
Happy Financial Literacy Month!
It's a good time to think about your financial future.
Management
Obama declines to issue executive order on contractor bias
Gay rights groups had hoped for quick action to advance legislation.
Pay & Benefits
Do you like your job? Uncle Sam seeks feedback
Full and part-time employees can weigh in on annual job satisfaction survey through the end of June.
Pay & Benefits
Former senator comes to the defense of federal workers
Op-ed by Ted Kaufman criticizes lawmakers who go after government pensions.
Pay & Benefits
IG: Customs shelling out millions in workers’ comp
The agency has not effectively managed costs of compensating employees injured on the job, watchdog says.
Pay & Benefits