Management
OPM Seeks Contractor to Help Agencies Hire Disabled Americans
Solicitation follows hiring initiative Obama launched in 2010.
Oversight
Paul Ryan Calls for New Laws to Restrict Authority of ‘Arrogant’ Federal Bureaucrats
One proposal would fire feds accused of overspending federal dollars -- and charge them for the excess.
Management
Bipartisan House Leaders Introduce New Proposal to Overhaul the Postal Service
Postal unions appear satisfied, though not all employee groups are on board.
Oversight
NPS Chief Asks for More Firing Authority as Lawmakers Deride Agency for Employing ‘Scum’
Park Service director in hot seat among accusations of widespread sexual harassment at the agency.
Management
Senate Looks Likely to Support Easier Outsourcing at the Pentagon
Unions, White House and lawmakers in both parties are still pushing back.
Oversight
Federal Court: Agencies Can Punish Employees for Refusing to Break Rules
State Department employee was not protected because he refused to violate a contracting regulation, rather than a federal law.
Management
Lawmakers Again Try to Make USPS Deliver Mail Faster, Keep More Facilities Open
Postal Service has said the provision would undo progress toward financial stability.
Management
Obama Unhappy With Senate Proposal to ‘Upend’ His Security Clearance Reform Plans
Defense bill would bring Pentagon’s background investigations in house.
Management
Senators Push for Acting OPM Director’s Confirmation
Obama’s nominee has bipartisan support, but one senator continues to block a vote.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Hacked in OPM Breach Could Still Receive More Benefits
Victims are still signing up for services at a steady pace.
Management
Bill Would Turn Veterans Health Administration Into Nonprofit Corporation
Legislation released by Cathy McMorris Rodgers would transform the way vets receive care, ease firing of VHA employees.
Oversight
Postal Service Has a New Role: Unwitting Drug Courier
Mail treaties fail to hold foreign countries accountable for security screening, lawmakers say.
Management
Agency Funding in Limbo as House and Senate Forge Different Paths
Partisan rancor in lower chamber obscures progress in upper.
Management
Attacks on Feds Spike at Some Agencies
Upticks are occurring at land management agencies, study finds.
Oversight
Lawmakers Want U.S. Government to Prosecute Feds Committing Crimes Abroad
Bipartisan pair says measure would fix "gap" in current law.
Management
Flexibility or More Money? Lawmakers Push Competing Bills to Help TSA Overcome Long Lines
Bills would attempt to address the wait time crisis.
Oversight
Was a Senator’s Report on Waste in Federal Science Grants More Wasteful Than the Research Itself?
Scientists and agency officials say Hill report does not present a full and accurate picture of their projects and the merits of their work.
Pay & Benefits
Pentagon Promises Voluntary Measures for Most Civilian Staff Reductions
Defense will cut more than 1,500 positions at headquarters offices by 2020.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Unions Extend Deadline to Avoid Impasse in Labor Talks
Groups are fighting for better pay and "work culture."
Management