Defense
House Panel Advances Military Retirement Overhaul
More troops would be eligible for retirement benefits under Defense authorization provisions.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Pitch Major Changes to Some Feds’ Retirement Perks
Certain employees would become exempt from tax penalty while others would receive annuity boost.
Management
Union Joins Lawmakers in Embracing De-Federalization of FAA
Air traffic controllers have reached a 'breaking point' with Congress' instability.
Management
DEA Chief to Resign Amid Sex Party Scandal
The White House and lawmakers have declined to publicly express support for the 35-year DEA veteran.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Participants Could Be Vulnerable to Hackers, Auditors Say
Once in the system, hackers could take loans or withdrawals from retirement accounts.
Oversight
Republicans Planning 'Big Fights' on Agency Funding to Rein in Bureaucrats
White House says it hopes to hold GOP to its word that shutdown will be avoided.
Pay & Benefits
A Potential Breakthrough for Paid Parental Leave for Feds
Bipartisan pair of House members high-five each other to make their support for work-life balance measures official.
Management
Lawmakers in Both Parties Promise to Be Nicer to Feds
But kinder rhetoric is only one step on a long road to boosting employee morale.
Oversight
House Republicans Fail in Effort to Fire All Tax Delinquent Feds
Democrats say bill disparaged the federal workforce and wasn't necessary.
News
Postal Worker Lands Helicopter on U.S. Capitol Grounds to Make Special Mail Delivery
Florida letter carrier was protesting corruption in federal government.
Oversight
Another Agency Head Asks Congress for More Firing Authority
Lawmakers eviscerate DEA over its lack of "sex party" accountability.
Management
What a Marco Rubio Presidency Would Mean for the Federal Workforce
The Florida Republican would likely not lead an administration favorable toward federal employees.
Management
What a Hillary Clinton Presidency Would Mean for the Federal Workforce
The former secretary of State has a history with feds that predates her leadership of the diplomatic service.
Defense
One Year After Standoff With Armed Militia, BLM Employees Still Feel Vulnerable
Agency contends employee safety is its "No. 1 priority."
Management
Social Security Doles Out More Than $500K to Sexual Predators
Beneficiaries were being held at centers to protect the public from dangerous individuals.
Pay & Benefits
Compensation for Cyber-Breach Victims, Parking Perks for 'Special' Feds and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Oversight
What a Rand Paul Presidency Would Mean for Federal Employees
Senator launches presidential campaign with promise to limit the bureaucracy.
Tech
How Reality-Altering Glasses Could Save the Postal Service Millions
IG says the emerging technology could help the agency improve business operations.
News