Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker, Union Decry 'Dumb Decisions' as Defense Furloughs Kick In
Civilians furloughed at West Point could face homelessness, abandoned medical treatments, union says.
Defense
Most Defense Civilians Begin Forced 3-Day Furlough Weekends
Unpaid leave must be taken on Mondays or Fridays at most DoD agencies.
Defense
Retiring Military Dogs Helped Locate Explosives, Deter Terrorist Attacks
Photo Gallery: Military dogs in action.
Pay & Benefits
German DoD Workers Negotiate Pay Raise as Pentagon Braces for Furloughs
Lawmaker says the deal -- which also includes New Year’s Eve off -- sends wrong message to U.S. civilians.
Oversight
Top DHS Auditor Calls Allegations ‘Distorted’ and ‘Without Merit’
Charles Edwards takes break from vacation to deny charges of nepotism, abuse of power.
Pay & Benefits
EEOC Considers New Wave of Furloughs
Union warns of growing case backlog, response time delays.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Retirement Plan Looks Into Benefits for Same-Sex Spouses
TSP’s board is assessing which regulations need tweaks after Supreme Court ruled DOMA unconstitutional.
Briefing
Around Government
Debating the draft, help for feds in Oklahoma, the perils of personal email.
Pay & Benefits
Feds’ Same-Sex Spouses, Families Are Eligible for Benefits Immediately
OPM guidance says employees can start making enrollment changes now, due to DOMA reversal.
Oversight
Top DHS Auditor Had Employees Write His Dissertation, Fired Dissidents, Complaints Allege
Senators investigate after receiving numerous tips.
Oversight
EPA’s Auditor Hunts for More Man Caves
Agency’s own follow-up investigation has not uncovered any additional wrongdoing.
Pay & Benefits
DOMA Ruling Allows Feds to Share Benefits With Same-Sex Spouses
Justice Department to ‘work expeditiously’ to implement Supreme Court ruling.
Management
Does USPS Need $624 Million for New Cars?
Budget request would mark a 22,000 percent increase; was rejected last year.
Management
‘Lead by Example,’ Obama Says in Push for Greener Federal Buildings
Targets set as part of larger plan to address climate change.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Won't Give Your Info to the NSA
Director says his allegiance is to participants, not the intelligence agency.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Board Needs to ‘Get A Lot Smarter’
Retirement plan’s officials want to improve participant experience.
Pay & Benefits
Congressman Would Fire Feds Who Don’t Answer His Questions
Bill written after IRS official declined to respond at a congressional hearing.
Oversight
Lawmakers Want More Oversight of Security Clearances
After NSA leaks, senators call for reforms of background check process.
Management
USPS to Close Three Capitol Hill Post Offices
Lawmakers praise decision to shutter the doors on seldom-used retail spaces.
Pay & Benefits