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
Federal workers’ pay soars, analysis finds
Number of employees earning above $150,000 annually has doubled since Obama took office.
Defense
Pentagon needs rationale for hiring civilian leaders, GAO says
Consistent documentation of reviews of war zone workforce should be reported to Congress, auditors concluded.
Pay & Benefits
Turnover of federal contractors slowed during recession, data show
In soft economy employees value job security, particularly at small companies, according to human resources firm.
Pay & Benefits
FEHBP plans have wide range of flexibility and cost
Participants should know which providers are covered and how much they’ll be paying out of pocket before making any changes.
Oversight
Federal Career Intern Program on thin ice
Excepted service hiring authority violates veterans preference regulations, MSPB says.
Pay & Benefits
Don’t Forget Medicare
It pays to factor it into your post-retirement health insurance planning.
Oversight
Hiring reform could reverse attrition of new employees
Improved assessments and welcome programs are keys to retaining talent, observers say.
Pay & Benefits
Covering the Kids
Federal employees have access to several programs for managing the cost of child and dependent care.
Oversight
Republican victory sets stage for new agenda
Unions and industry groups prepare for shifts in priorities on government workforce and management issues.
Pay & Benefits