Pay & Benefits
Workforce Cuts in House and Senate Budgets, in One Chart
House and Senate negotiators are finalizing a spending blueprint.
Management
Despite Upticks, VA Defends Improvements in Wait Times for Care
Officials dispute media reports claiming improvements are overstated.
Defense
DHS Vows to Shield Mid-Level Employees From Congress
Protections set up showdown with lawmakers attempting to investigate Secret Service scandals.
Management
Indiana Governor Uses Federal Statute to Defend Controversial Law
Federal agencies already deal with religious freedom issues.
News
Bureau of Prisons Wanted Whistleblower to Work from a Converted Jail Cell
BOP referred another employee for a mental health exam after she blew whistle on problems in a substance abuse program.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Revive Effort to End Union Work on the Government's Dime
Bill would repeal the longstanding practice of "official time."
Management
Struggling Agencies Turn to Fortune 500 Leaders for Advice on Boosting Employee Morale
Advisory board members say private-public cooperation helps to erase image of 'dumb, lazy' civil servants.
Oversight
'No Brainer' Hiring Reform Advances in Congress
Roughly 10,000 employees could soon have an easier time removing the shackles of temporary employment.
Oversight
Senate Joins House in Targeting Federal Workforce for Deficit Reduction
Upper chamber approves its own budget resolution, which also cuts agency spending and employee compensation.
Defense
John McCain Tells the Air Force to Fire More Civilians
Air Force defends its headquarters reduction efforts.
Oversight
House Approves Budget That Cuts Agency Spending and Employee Compensation
Senate still working on its own budget resolution.
Management
Future of the Postal Service: End the Monopoly or Grow New Business?
Experts debate how USPS should adapt to evolving fiscal reality.
Defense
Lawmakers Threaten New Secret Service Chief's Job, Tell Him to Fire More Agents
Scandals are emblematic of 'elitist and arrogant' federal workforce, panel says.
Defense
One-Third of New Hires in the Federal Government Last Year Were Veterans
Fiscal 2014 veterans hiring rate is highest ever.
Management
Obama Promises to Veto Any Spending Bill With Sequestration Cuts
Republicans propose drastic cuts to agency rolls and employee compensation, setting up fiscal showdown with White House.
Management
Obama Meets With Senior Execs to Encourage ‘Bold and Aggressive’ Reforms
Advisory group is working to make public service cool again.
Management
Americans Think Feds Are Doing More Harm Than Good for Local Cops
Survey finds voters -- especially Republicans -- do not think the federal government is helping community police forces.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker: Tie Feds' Pay to U.S. Economic Performance So They Have 'Skin in the Game'
Republican congressman says federal employees lack incentives to improve economy.
Oversight
Senate Republicans Go After Federal Retirement Benefits, Too
Chamber’s budget blueprint calls for $170 billion in savings through the federal workforce to make government employment resemble the private sector.
Oversight