Oversight
Federal Employees Should Use Uber More, Lawmaker Says
Bill would replace some agency-owned vehicles and boost use of ride-sharing companies.
Pay & Benefits
Facing Renewed Threat, 20,000 Feds Are Still Suing Government Over Last Shutdown
Many more names will be added to suit seeking back pay.
Management
White House, Agencies Begin Prepping for ‘Executing an Orderly Shutdown’
OMB held call with agency leaders to order updates to shutdown plans issued this summer.
Pay & Benefits
Study: Furloughing Feds in 2013 Shutdown Produced Significant Economic Drag
Forcing federal employees not to work took billions of dollars out of the economy.
Oversight
USPS Opposes Latest Postal Reform Bill
Lawmaker’s more inclusive approach yields mixed results.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Passes Measure to Streamline Federal Hiring
Supporters call bill a win for agencies, applicants and taxpayers.
News
Defense Chief Says Treatment of Civilians Is ‘Appalling’
Carter makes comments as Pentagon pushes major personnel overhaul.
Oversight
Lawmakers to EPA Chief: Fire Employees Over Self-Created Spill
Republicans accuse agency of operating "above the law."
Oversight
EXCLUSIVE: Senator Introduces Bill in Yet Another Attempt to Save the U.S. Postal Service
Lawmaker thinks he can finally capture his white whale by making everyone unhappy.
Management
Here's Everything Feds Need to Know About Wednesday's GOP Debates
Republican presidential candidates share their thoughts on reforming the federal government.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Push for Immediate Back Pay for Feds if Government Shuts Down
Senate leader warns shutdown is "right before our eyes."
Management
Obama Tells Agencies to Hire Experts in Giving People Exactly What They Want
Recruitment effort part of initiative to improve delivery of services across government.
Pay & Benefits
Scott Walker Promises to Eliminate ‘Corrosive’ Federal Unions Entirely
Republican presidential contender expects to defeat any legal challenges from the labor groups.
Oversight
Lawmakers Look to Bring More Former Felons to Federal Ranks
Broad, bipartisan coalition wants to "ban the box" at federal agencies.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers: Give Obama What He Wants to Avoid Shutdown
Others vow to press forward with shutdown strategy.
Pay & Benefits
Scott Walker Has a Plan to Cripple Federal Employee Unions
One leader says proposal would "wipe labor unions off the map."
Oversight
Registered Lobbyist Earned $143K Federal Salary for 4-Hour Government Work Week
Little-known agency has done nothing in two years to curb its executive director’s alleged abuse.
Pay & Benefits
Government Employees Like Their Job Perks Way More Than Private Sector Workers
Public sector workers are especially happy with their retirement benefits, poll finds.
Pay & Benefits
A Federal Employee Pay Cut Even Republicans Are Outraged About
Lawmakers vow to intervene with Obama administration proposal to cut pay for feds in danger.
Pay & Benefits