Management
Trump Signs Spending Bill to Stave Off Shutdown Until December
Congress will face a new spending deadline of Dec. 7 for agencies that don't yet have full-year appropriations.
Management
Senate Panel Advances Measure to Give Trump Reorganization Authority, With Caveats
Each reorganization proposal would face an uphill climb to make its way into law.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Send Shutdown-Averting Spending Bill to Trump's Desk
The president has signaled he will sign it despite earlier criticism.
Pay & Benefits
From Fire Rescues to Preventing Crime, Letter Carriers Recognized for Heroic Actions
Ten mailmen and women earn awards for life-saving courage displayed on the job.
Management
Defense Is Not Meeting Requirements to Slash Headquarters Offices
The Pentagon cannot even provide a consistent figure for how much it has cut so far.
Management
ICE’s Expanded Use of Local Law Enforcement Came Without Adequate Planning or Resources
The agency has no way of knowing if the 287(g) program is actually helping enforce its mission, IG says.
Management
Why It Matters If Rod Rosenstein Resigns or Trump Fires Him
Trump has already faced one lawsuit for allegedly violating the federal vacancies law.
Pay & Benefits
Contract Expires for 200K Postal Workers, Negotiations Extended a Month
APWU says it will not agree to any more pay freezes or new tiers of lower-paid employees.
Management
Federal Science Agencies Launch New Policies to Root Out ‘Pervasive Culture of Sexual Harassment’
The problem prompted a congressional hearing earlier this year.
Management
Dozens of Senators From Both Parties Push Measure to Block Trump's USPS Privatization Plan
Senators join 190 House members in opposing the proposal.
Pay & Benefits
GOP Overseers Investigate Trump's Use of the Secret Service
Agency asks lawmakers to raise the cap on overtime pay for agents again, but oversight chairmen want more information first.
Management
Senate Joins House in Passing Bill to Limit Postal Service Role in Opioid Crisis
Measure would require USPS to adhere to the same screening standards as private shipping companies.
Management
How 4,000 Federal Employees Are Assisting in Hurricane Florence Response
FEMA alone has 1,000 employees in impacted areas.
Pay & Benefits
Congressional Negotiators Budget for Pay Raise In Spending Package
There is a catch, however.
Management
Lawmakers Announce Deal to Avoid Shutdown
Some agencies are set to receive stopgap funding, while others would get regular appropriations.
Management
Congress Begins Formally Blocking Trump's Government Reorganization Plan
"No funds . . . shall be used to implement this proposal," lawmakers said of a key reform.
Management
Evacuations, Closures and Leave: How Federal Agencies Are Preparing for Hurricane Florence
FEMA is leading the response, but an array of agencies are set to get caught in Florence's path.
Management
IRS' New Private Debt Collection Program Is Off to a Terrible Start, IG Says
Enforcement of the program is inefficient, creating higher tax burdens and weakening taxpayers' rights, auditors say.
Management
EEOC Probes One of its Own Managers After Complaints of Coerced Sex
A manager in the agency’s Miami district office allegedly engaged in quid quo pro sex with employees.
Pay & Benefits