Management
Clinton Would Add Tens of Billions to VA Spending, Trump Even More
Unlike Trump, Clinton would erase sequester caps and boost funding for all federal agencies.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Advocates Renew Fight for Huge Pay Raise
Bill likely clearing the way for Obama’s proposed 1.6 percent raise has hit a speed bump.
Management
Lawmaker: Feds Shouldn't Be Punished for Refusing to Break Rules
Measure would block the implementation of a recent federal court decision.
Pay & Benefits
Next Shutdown, Feds Can Take Their Government Guns Home With Them
New law will allow certain federal employees to retain their firearms when they are furloughed.
Management
Overspending on Little Things Adds Up to Billions Wasted Across Government
Agencies should identify spending patterns to leverage buying power, GAO says.
Oversight
Perceptions of Discrimination Still Prevalent at New Financial Regulatory Agency
CFPB has taken steps to improve, but report finds it has not solved all its issues yet.
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