Management
Postal Service Asks Its Regulator to Stop Regulating Its Prices
Detractors say third-party must shield consumers from government-protected monopoly.
Management
Trump Fans and Critics Alike Question the Proposed Hiring Surge at Homeland Security
Senators and unions cast doubt on the plan’s feasibility and necessity.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Looks to Expedite Federal Firings, Demotions and Pay Cuts
Bill would allow for one level of appeal.
Oversight
Supreme Court Limits Who Can Be Appointed as an Acting Agency Leader
Ruling could bring into question decisions made at OPM during Obama administration.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Managers Still Think Teleworkers Perform Worse, Report Finds
Some supervisors remain reluctant to fully adopt telework initiatives.
Management
The 10 Largest Programs on Trump’s Chopping Block
Thousands of federal employees could see their jobs functions eliminated.
Management
House Approves Measures Reforming VA Hiring and Firing
Trump administration is on board, but Senate remains a question.
Management
House Committee Clears Postal Reform Bill, Claims 'Big Day'
Lawmakers optimistic that near unanimous backing will finally allow bill to reach the president's desk.
Management
Trump Requests Dramatic Budget Cuts for the Rest of This Year, Too
$18 billion in domestic agency funding reductions in the remainder of fiscal 2017 would offset border wall, other priorities.
Management
Winners and Losers in Trump's Cut-Filled Budget
The president's "skinny" budget still looks to trim lots of fat.
Management
Border Agency Promises Not to Sacrifice Quality for Speed in Hiring
Officials say Trump’s target number of new employees may not prove necessary after the wall is built.
Management
EPA Employees Vow to 'Stand Up! Fight Back!' Against New Administration, Budget Cuts
Trump administration is reportedly considering cutting one-fourth of EPA funding, with the goal of eliminating 20 percent of its workforce.
Management
Why Trump's Budget Cuts Are Even More Severe Than Advertised
By one measure, Trump’s proposals represent a 25 percent reduction to domestic agencies.
Management
Democrats Threaten Shutdown Over Trump, Republican Priorities
ICE buildup, wall funding and other riders could cause trouble for spending bills.
Management
Trump Orders Agencies to Eliminate Waste, Workforce Redundancies
Agency leaders have six months to submit plans.
Management
Senators Push Reforms to Help Trump Achieve Promised Federal Hiring Surge
Lawmakers look to roll back 2010 law aimed at reducing corruption.
Pay & Benefits
Pension Reforms, Punishments for Porn Watchers Advance
Panel goes after official time, seeks to protect federal interns from harassment.
Management
GOP’s Obamacare Replacement May Reduce Bureaucracy, but Not Bureaucrats
Former federal leaders say workforce would shift and adapt to Republican overhaul.
News
House Oversight Leaders to Trump: Stop Deleting Tweets
Chaffetz, Cummings say president and staff may be violating records retention laws.
Oversight