Management

Washington-Area Federal Offices Are Closed Monday

March 3 marks the fourth snow day this winter for many of the region’s federal employees.

Management

Federal Government in Washington Area Closed on Thursday

A significant winter storm is expected to bring snow, sleet and ice to the region.

Management

The Modern Federal Manager Works Somewhere in Your Agency

Today’s successful career federal executive defies the stereotype of the paper-pusher of the past.

Management

Federal Offices in Washington on Two-Hour Delay Wednesday Due to Weather

Government is open; employees have the option of taking unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework.

Features

The Modern Federal Manager

Today’s successful career federal executive defies the stereotype of the paper-pusher of the past.

Management

House Passes Fiscal 2014 Spending Package

Senate has to vote by Saturday on the measure funding federal agencies through Sept. 30.

Management

Congress Passes Three-Day Spending Bill To Keep Government Open

Current continuing resolution expires Wednesday; Senate needs more time to consider long-term omnibus.

Pay & Benefits

Fewer Retirement Applications Submitted, Processed in December

But OPM expects to receive 20,000 claims in January, causing the backlog to spike.

Oversight

Senate Passes Budget Bill Cutting Pension Benefits for New Feds

Legislation rolls back some of the sequester by asking new federal hires and military retirees to contribute to savings.

Oversight

Senate Moves Ahead With Bipartisan Budget Deal

Chamber votes to debate bill that would increase pension contributions from new federal workers.

Defense

New Rule Eases Claim Requirements for Vets with Traumatic Brain Injury

VA is trying to help those suffering from TBI and related diseases get benefits faster.

Defense

House Approves 1 Percent Pay Raise for Troops

Bill also extends authority to Defense Department to offer special pay and bonuses to service members.

Oversight

House Passes Bipartisan Budget Deal

Legislation requires new federal employees and working-age military retirees to contribute more to their pensions.

Pay & Benefits

Lawmakers Propose Self Plus One Option for Federal Health Program

The bipartisan budget deal includes a provision that expands health coverage choices for federal employees without dependents.

Pay & Benefits

Budget Deal Asks New Feds to Contribute More to Pensions

Bipartisan panel also asks military retirees to sacrifice, spares current workers.

Management

What Is Your Agency Doing Right?

Federal employees overwhelmingly are engaged in their work, despite all the bad news coming out of government these days.

Pay & Benefits

Defense Combat Pay, Bonus Authority At Risk

Bipartisan plan would fast-track legislation to avoid interruption of special military compensation.