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Workforce
COVID Hits Wildfire Fighters Even Harder Than Last Year
At least 421 U.S. Forest Service fire personnel tested positive for COVID-19 this year.
Workforce
Senate-Approved Infrastructure Bill Would Raise Wildland Firefighter Pay
The bill also would increase the number of full-time federal firefighters.
Workforce
Federal Wildland Firefighters Will Get Pay Raises
Biden announced a pay raise to at least $15 an hour this year.
Workforce
California Lacks Federal Firefighters as Dangerous Season Looms
A third of Forest Service fire engines in California likely can’t run every day.
Management
This Time, Lawmakers Want Control Over COVID-19 Aid
The states and Washington, D.C., are set to receive $195 billion in federal money.
Management
Inside the Boring but Crucial Federal Form That Gets Kids to College
The Obama administration has streamlined the financial aid application, but some students need more than a better website.
Management
The Rise of Professional Women
Women now outpace men in every type of postsecondary degree conferred
Management
How to Improve Productivity With Diet and Exercise
What you can learn from the Johnson & Johnson's workout program.
Pay & Benefits
Heading Off the Coming Retirement Disaster
Half of Californians are on track to retire in or near poverty. A new retirement plan model could change that.
Management
How to Write Poetry for History
The bard of Obama’s 2009 inaugural says poetry fits the occasion.
Oversight
Winners and losers in fiscal cliff deal
Middle-class taxpayers dodge hikes, but those hoping for a grand bargain are disappointed.
Oversight
Obama wants recommendations from new gun task force next month
President urges Congress to move quickly on tightening restrictions.
Oversight
White House to GOP: We're waiting on 'realistic' revenue-raising proposal
Tax rates will need to be part of the equation, spokesman says.
Oversight
Key GOP senators vow to oppose Susan Rice as Secretary of State
John McCain says he'd block her; Lindsey Graham doesn't trust her.
Oversight
Tough road to a debt deal, even for a community-organizer-in-chief
Deal-making in a deeply divided Congress requires negotiating with party leaders in the House and Senate.
Management
Obama's Cabinet: Six seats likely to change
State, Treasury, Defense, Energy, Transportation and Commerce could see new secretaries.
Oversight
Top 10 Democratic presidential contenders for 2016
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden are among the possible contenders.
Oversight
Top 10 Republican presidential contenders for 2016
The party has a deep bench if Mitt Romney doesn't win.
