News
Congress passes bill giving flags to families of federal employees killed in the line of duty
Measure approved unanimously in both the House and the Senate.
News
Federal charity drive urged to get online
CFC advisory panel debates merits of Web presence versus in-person connections.
Pay & Benefits
Mass transit commuter perks set to expire
Without congressional action the benefit would drop from $230 to $125 a month, beginning in January 2012.
News
Postal Service announces closure of 252 processing facilities
Change will slow first class delivery and save $3 billion by 2015, USPS says.
Oversight
OPM unveils new emergency operating statuses
Policy comes in response to several unusual weather events during the past year, including a January midday storm that left many commuters stranded.
Defense
Bill to expedite airport security for service members passes in House
Easing travel for military personnel and families is a rare point of agreement in the usually divided chamber.
Defense
Gap between military and civilians widening, study finds
Fewer Americans have a family member who have served in the armed forces.
Pay & Benefits
Hispanic hiring efforts buoyed by broader diversity initiatives
Council plans to take advantage of August executive order and veterans’ programs.
Tech
E-waste and telework are part of effort to reduce the government’s environmental footprint
Federal offices shed 10,000 computers a week on average, GSA chief Martha Johnson says.
Oversight
Federal budget managers stay upbeat despite challenges
Seventy-one percent of survey respondents are satisfied or very satisfied with their jobs.
Defense
Army to integrate reserve and active-duty systems
‘It’s going to take years,’ general says, noting the change will affect how retirement and other benefits are calculated.
News
White House considered replacing Energy Secretary over Solyndra, email reveals
Proposal to oust Steven Chu was not taken seriously, spokesmen tell AP.
Pay & Benefits
Measure targeting workers comp benefits draws criticism
Unions oppose the proposal to reduce income of retirement-age FECA beneficiaries to no more than they would receive under a normal federal retirement plan.
Oversight
Panel advances bipartisan postal reform bill
Committee members fail to reach consensus on an amendment to limit executive pay.
Pay & Benefits
Budget expert forecasts more financial woes for the federal government
‘The country is going to need you more in the future,’ former congressional aide tells federal employees. ‘You’re just going to be needed; you’re not going to feel loved.’
Defense
Senators urge State Department to turn over requested Iraq documents to special IG
A bipartisan group of lawmakers aims to protect SIGIR’s independence in a letter sent to Secretary Clinton.
Pay & Benefits
OPM offers open season crash course
Series of webcasts is aimed at helping employees get up to speed on health insurance choices.
Defense
Afghanistan transition is on track, senior general says
NATO is making critical strides in the battle to develop a capable Afghan police force and army.
News
Lawmakers announce bipartisan plan to reform Postal Service
Legislation could save USPS $8 billion a year, sponsors say.
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