Oversight
Obama Says He Won’t 'Tolerate' Wrongdoing at IRS
President will hold employees accountable if they intentionally targeted political groups.
Defense
Bill Aims to Protect Military Sex Assault Victims
Measure strengthens whistleblower rights for service members who report sexual violence.
Oversight
House Passes Debt Limit Bill
Legislation would direct Treasury to prioritize debt, Social Security payments if government hits debt limit.
Oversight
House to Vote on Debt Ceiling Bill
Legislation would direct Treasury to prioritize debt, Social Security payments if government hits debt limit.
Pay & Benefits
April Brings a Reprieve in Federal Retirement Applications
OPM received 31 percent fewer new claims last month than in March.
Management
Uncle Sam Loses 4,900 Jobs in April
Retirements, hiring freezes and budget cuts hit agencies.
Management
Agriculture Department Might Escape Furloughs
Farm Service Agency is latest to be spared; Rural Development employees will know their fate by late May.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Stay Positive in April
International stocks experienced the highest returns, earning 5.32 percent last month.
Management
Innovation in Government Dips
Analysis shows employees are motivated to improve their performance but don’t feel empowered.
Pay & Benefits
No Furloughs at Justice
Employees won’t have to take unpaid leave because of sequestration in fiscal 2013.
Pay & Benefits
Could This Be the Year for Federal Pension Reform?
Deficit hawks still believe changes to the federal civilian and military retirement systems could yield sizable savings.
Pay & Benefits
Justice Wins Flexibility to Avert Furloughs
Appropriators approve department’s request to shift money in budget to pay employee salaries.
News
FLOTUS to Feds: You’re Invisible
First Lady’s well-meaning remark to Interior employees draws laughs.
Management
Obama Budget Would Increase Federal Workforce
Additional staff proposed for Homeland Security, VA among other agencies.
Tech
VA to Fast-Track Oldest Disability Claims
Vets waiting a year or longer for benefits will receive priority.
Pay & Benefits
Senators to Pentagon: Let Services Avoid Furloughs If They Can
Lawmakers question Defense approach to apply unpaid leave across-the-board.
Management
Furloughs Begin Across Executive Branch
Labor, OMB employees among those starting unpaid leave.
Oversight
Bill Aims to Give Agencies Furlough Flexibility
Legislation would exempt 'essential employees' from unpaid leave by following government shutdown guidance.
Oversight
House Rejects Bill That Would Allow Uncle Sam to Fire Federal Tax Cheats
Chamber passes measure prohibiting contracts with delinquent firms.
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