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Ethan Klapper

Pay & Benefits

Obama signs payroll-tax holiday into law

New federal employees must now pay more for retirement benefits.

News

Alleged White House shooter charged with assassination attempt

Ramiro Ortega-Hernandez, 21, of Idaho Falls, was charged on Thursday in federal court.

Defense

State Department issues global travel warning after death of Awlaki

Advisory warns citizens to be prepared for anti-American acts worldwide to avenge the key al-Qaida in the Arabian Penninsula figure's death.

Oversight

FAA, controllers' union reach agreement on guidelines to combat fatigue

Plan comes after a number of reports of controllers falling asleep during overnight shifts.