Management
VA Expects 'Hiccups,' but an Otherwise Seamless Health Overhaul This Week
Some lawmakers and veterans groups are nervous about VA's implementation process for the new private care program.
Pay & Benefits
House Democrats Move to Block Agency Relocations, Buyouts
Lawmakers put language in appropriations bills to prevent the Trump administration from advancing key initiatives.
Management
Postal Service Scores Victory After Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge From UPS
Court will not consider appeal that the Postal Service is unfairly calculating package costs.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Demand Changes at TSA After Investigations Find That Low Pay Is Causing High Turnover
Blue ribbon panel says TSA must make targeted pay increases, but not convert employees to GS system.
Management
HUD Promises 'New Day' After GAO Finds Furniture Spending Violated Law
Department will implement task force reforms after notifying Congress, president of its violations.
Pay & Benefits
House Passes Bill to Permanently Codify Protections for LGBTQ Feds
Passage comes after Trump administration has rolled back some of those protections.
Management
Feds Rarely Win Before MSPB. Board Says That’s Not a Problem.
Many cases settle before a ruling, board says, and agencies judiciously take action.
Management
Court Upholds Firing of Key Official at Epicenter of VA Waitlist Scandal
Precedent-setting ruling finds that federal supervisors cannot claim ignorance of subordinates' misdeeds.
Management
The Federal Agencies Americans Like (and Dislike) the Most
Survey finds the same winner once again.
Management
Lawmakers Worry Current Squabbles Bode Poorly for Looming Sequester, Shutdown Fights
"If we can’t do this, what the heck can we do on something much bigger?" key GOP senator asks.
Oversight
Panel Hears ‘Extremely Distressing’ Complaints of Sexual Harassment in the Federal Workplace
The lack of resources to address sexual harassment in government is "jaw dropping," chairwoman says.
Pay & Benefits
House Democrats Threaten to Withhold Some Feds' Salaries Over Administration's Failure to Comply With Investigations
Lawmakers cite 2016 precedent for withholding money for officials' pay.
Oversight
Top GOP Lawmaker Implores Colleagues to Publicly Praise Feds
Civil servants should receive public recognition like military personnel, committee leader says.
Pay & Benefits
Bipartisan Bill Would Expand Federal Job Opportunities for Foreign Service Spouses
The measure aims to bring equity between military and civilian personnel serving overseas.
Pay & Benefits
House Democrats Push Back on TSA's Threat to End Collective Bargaining
TSA administrator said he is undecided on whether unionization at TSA will continue.
Oversight
Growing Tension Between Administration and Investigators Leaves Feds in Murky Legal Territory
The Trump administration is butting heads with inspectors general, leaving career employees caught in the middle.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Appeals Board Poised to Finally Have Members
New Trump nominee formerly worked at merit board as its general counsel.
Management
Lawmakers Voice Bipartisan Concern Over 'Chaos' at Homeland Security
Top watchdogs also say turnover is hurting the department.
Management
Latest Effort to Overhaul the Postal Service Hits New Snag
Lawmakers want more details on USPS' long-term plans before committing to legislative relief for cash-strapped agency.
Management