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Trump and GOP Outline Plans for Federal Government at Republican Convention
Speakers discuss firing feds and dealing with “clueless bureaucrats.”
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Trump Campaign Says Donald Would Loosen Civil Service Laws to Root Out Feds Loyal to Obama
Policy would focus on burrowers; campaign is drafting a list of feds to fire.
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Poll: Federal Employees Prefer Trump to Clinton for Handling Terrorism
But feds prefer Clinton for governmentwide management.
Pay & Benefits
GOP Platform: Cut Feds’ Pay and Benefits While Making It Easier to Fire Them
Democratic platform largely silent on federal employee issues.
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A Majority of Federal Employees Think the Justice Department Gave Clinton Special Treatment in Email Probe
Fifty-five percent polled say Clinton’s email practices were “unacceptable” for a presidential candidate.
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Poll: 45 Percent of Federal Employees Say Donald Trump Is a Bigot
More than 55 percent said his controversial comments are unacceptable for a presidential candidate.
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Poll: Clinton Holds a Small Lead Over Trump Among Federal Employees
Federal workforce views both candidates negatively.
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Conservative Lawmakers Push for Expedited Firings Across Government
Employees would be suspended without pay while pursuing limited appeal options.
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Federal Agencies May Soon Start Researching Medical Marijuana
Senators introduce measure to reclassify drug for research purposes.
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Trump’s VP Pick Supports Shrinking the Federal Workforce, Performance-Based Pay Raises
Mike Pence has made a career as a small-government advocate.
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Agencies Are Entering a 'High-Risk Period' for Nepotism, Report Says
The transition to a new administration creates vulnerabilities for inappropriate hiring, MSPB says.
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The Vote That Could Lead to Congress Finally Passing Postal Reform
Committee unanimously backs measure forcing USPS retirees on to Medicare, among other changes.
Oversight
Congress Takes Up Bill to Restrict Interpretive Powers of ‘Unelected Bureaucrats’
Republicans accuse federal employees of exploiting their constitutional authority.
Pay & Benefits
New 40-Month Contract Gives Nearly 200,000 USPS Employees 3.8 Percent Raise
Union sees mostly victories in arbitration award, though workers will pay more for health care.
Pay & Benefits
House Advances Feds’ Pay Raise, as Well as a Bonus Ban
Spending measure would also roll back court’s approval of punishing employee who refused to break rules.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Want Feds to Use Transit Perks to Pay for Uber During Metro Delays
A separate measure would boost the use of car and bike sharing across government.
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House Republicans Block Effort to Deliver Mail Faster and Keep USPS Facilities Open
Lawmakers are still aiming for larger postal reform this year.
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Panel Recommends Sweeping Changes to Vets’ Health Care, VHA Civil Service
House leadership is still pushing for a more aggressive overhaul.
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House Votes to Create Charity to Fill Funding Gaps at Bureau of Land Management
New foundation would foster public-private partnerships.
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