Pay & Benefits
More than 100 former lawmakers receiving six-figure pensions
Some retired legislators earn more now than they would in Congress.
Management
USPS in ‘emergency’ mode to deliver ballots from states hit by Sandy
Postal Service invokes special protocols to combat power outages in storm-ravaged areas.
Management
Postal Service debuts self-service kiosks
Agency turns to customers to help improve efficiency.
Briefing
Around Government
Culinary diplomats, space travel on per diem and battle of the buildings.
Management
Regional officials recommend NJ and some NYC federal offices remain closed Thursday
Federal executive boards have tracked Sandy and are monitoring impact outside the capital.
Oversight
Sandy response brings bipartisan support for government
Federal preparation and relief efforts win praise from typically critical Republicans.
Pay & Benefits
Government lacks coherent policy for religious time off, report finds
Revised guidance recommended for religious observances.
Management
FEMA has enough funding -- for now
Response to Sandy could deplete coffers, as sequestration threat looms.
Management
Romney in 2011: ‘Makes no sense’ to fund federal disaster relief
The former governor wants states to oversee emergency response.
Management
Feds ready East Coast for Hurricane Sandy
Washington, Maryland and Virginia all declare state of emergency.
Management
Fiscal 'cliff' might look more like a gradual, downward slope
Ex-budget chief says terminology may be too dramatic.
Defense
Some work-study vets wait weeks or months for VA paychecks
Troops-turned-students seek faster payment.
Oversight
Issa subpoenas HHS documents
Lawmaker targets demonstration project he calls abuse of power.
Management
Postal union claims USPS solvency within reach
NALC says prefunding mandate is preventing financial viability.
Pay & Benefits
Federal pay losing ground compared to private sector, report finds
Council says pay freeze contributed to an 8 percent increase in salary gap.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service overfunding pensions, report says
USPS calls for its own set of estimates to determine FERS payments.
Management
Senate candidate pledges reforms to federal procurement process
Virginia Republican George Allen says proposals will boost efficiency.
Defense
Pentagon recruits students, military spouses to watch children
Child-care interns will be placed in military installations around the world.
Management
Report: Improve treatment of disabled employees in federal workforce
Law firm supporting feds points to progress, but says there is much more work to do.
Defense