Pay & Benefits
Frozen Assets
Federal agencies have the opportunity to offset a possible pay freeze with other workplace benefits.
Oversight
Bipartisan Policy Center plan proposes sales tax to tackle deficit
To address the current state of the economy, the plan calls for an ambitious economic stimulus in the form of an immediate Social Security payroll tax holiday for 2011.
Oversight
Hiring reform inches forward
A more complete look at progress will be available early next year, OPM director says.
Pay & Benefits
Board to revisit more aggressive default funds for TSP participants
Chairman says indecisive investors could benefit from having their money in life-cycle funds rather than in government securities.
Oversight
Federal security clearance process improves, officials say
Turnaround time is faster, but lawmakers still are concerned with IT upgrades and agency reciprocity.
Oversight
OPM delays launch of health claims database
Agency is pushing the deadline to Dec. 15 to accommodate more comments from the public.
Defense
Union urges TSA to give bargaining rights to screeners
Screeners are now able to form unions but have never had been able to bargain collectively with management.
Defense
Senior acquisition officials question procurement policy direction
Survey shows government professionals have doubts about how contracting policies are being implemented.
Pay & Benefits
Federal pay raise still up in the air
A cloud of "what ifs" hangs over dispute on whether federal workers are overpaid and deserve a salary hike next year.
Defense
Republicans signal delay on 'don't ask, don't tell' repeal
Senators say there won't be enough time during the lame-duck session to adequately debate the ban on gays serving openly in the military.
Pay & Benefits
TSA to hold union election
Federal Labor Relations Authority accepts petition to vote for exclusive representation.
Oversight
Postal Service to manage losses with more workforce cuts
Agency ended fiscal 2010 $8.5 billion in the red, despite deep reductions in personnel and hours.
Defense
Supreme Court refuses to block 'don't ask' enforcement
The Obama administration urged the high court not to get involved at this point.
Pay & Benefits
Health reform alters FEHBP plan coverage
New regulations expand dependent care benefits, but limit reimbursement for over-the-counter drugs.
Pay & Benefits
Medicare Questions
Answers to your queries about Medicare and federal health benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Survivor Support
Families of federal workers who pass away have a number of benefits available to them.
Oversight
Fiscal panel chairs propose three-year civilian pay freeze, hiring slowdown
Federal workers and contractors would take a hit under draft plan.
Pay & Benefits
GAO, union reach first collective bargaining agreement
Negotiations cover 2,000 agency employees for at least four years.
Oversight
Likely House majority leader calls for hiring freeze
Rep. Eric Cantor, R-Va., says move could save $35 billion.
Pay & Benefits