Employee Policy
Former border agent sentenced in money-laundering scheme
A former Border Patrol Agent was sentenced this month in federal court to two years in prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering, the Justice Department said.
Employee Policy
President's budget would end sequestration
President Obama's budget proposal slated for release Monday would end sequestration by setting spending levels at $74 billion above the current cap.
Employee Policy
New postmaster general takes office
Megan J. Brennan on Feb. 1 officially became the 74th postmaster general and CEO of the U.S. Postal Service.
Pay
Obama budget would end 'mindless austerity' of sequestration
The president's budget rejects "returning to the mindless austerity of sequestration in 2016," and instead proposes spending increases for domestic programs and defense, as well as a 1.3 percent raise for federal employees in 2016.
Benefits
Some Tricare drug copays increase
New copays for prescription drugs covered by Tricare went into effect Feb. 1, the organization said.
Route Fifty
Why Virginia Lawmakers Like the State’s Liquor Monopoly
Hint: It has something to do with money. But changes could be on the way.
Management
Obama Budget Would Cut 3,500 Pentagon Civilian Jobs
Budget analyst says TRICARE reform will be an uphill battle.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Targets Federal Employees' Bonuses – Yet Again
Senator wants to stop rewards for those who damage the integrity of the federal government.
Management
Obama's Budget is Being Released On Time. Finally.
The president has consistently unveiled his budget proposal late, a study shows.
Nextgov
House Committee Demands Answers from CTO Megan Smith and HHS on HealthCare.gov Data Mining
The head of the House Space, Science and Technology Committee says he might call U.S. Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith to testify about potential HealthCare.gov consumer privacy gaps.
Oversight
Government Privacy Board Tells Obama: Shut Down NSA Mass Spying Now
The White House has been quiet on surveillance reform since the USA Freedom Act crumbled in the Senate last November.
Management
Employees Who Love Telework Are Right: It’s More Productive
Technology has made it much easier.
Management
New Leader of Federal IGs Stresses Value of Independence
Justice Department's Horowitz joined last year's protest of agency "stonewalling."
Oversight
Senators Push Bill to Limit Number of VA Senior Execs Receiving Bonuses
The legislation, like its House counterpart, also would require the department's top career officials to switch jobs every five years.
Management
Obama Wants $215M for 'Precision Medicine' Plan to Focus on Cancer Research
Initiative aims to bolster a field of medicine that tailors treatments based on the unique factors of individual patients and individual diseases.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Tom Brady, Inflation and the Fed
What does the Super Bowl have to do with the Federal Reserve?
Management
Yes, President Obama's Budget Is a Big Deal
White House finally embraces the power of the oft-mocked, "dead on arrival" document.
Management
Customer Centricity and the Future of Human Services
Assessing individual needs improves results and cuts costs.
Defense
Should Veterans With PTSD Be Exempt From the Death Penalty?
Some legal experts argue a categorical ban is justified.
Management