Many federal computer specialists are still waiting to get a special pay raise intended to keep information technology employees working for the government.
The House Budget Committee agreed Wednesday night to a resolution backing pay parity for military service members and civilian federal employees next year.
Sen. Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., committed to moving a federal anti-discrimination bill out of committee and onto the Senate floor after meeting with the Rev. Al Sharpton and a group of federal employees Tuesday afternoon.