Pay & Benefits
House panel backs bill extending the federal pay freeze another year
Spending measure also includes IRS cuts that could lead to more buyouts, Democrat says.
Oversight
House Democratic leader wants to cancel next week's recess
There is too much unfinished business, Pelosi argues.
Management
AFGE president decides against reelection run
John Gage has been with the largest federal employee union since 1977.
Defense
McCain: Security leaks came from 'highest levels of White House'
Arizona senator says the Iran cyberattack story was an intentional leak that put American lives in danger.
Management
Senate panel backs tighter caps on contractor pay
Defense bill would limit salary reimbursement to $230,700 for all executives.
Management
Leadership Lessons From Queen Elizabeth II
As England marks her Jubilee, the Queen can give leadership lessons.
Oversight
Who is Mike Leavitt, the man leading Romney's transition team?
The former Bush Administration official has been tapped to lead the transition.
Pay & Benefits
The long lag-time in notifying TSP participants of breach, explained
Retirement savings program’s board responds to Sen. Susan Collins’ query.
Pay & Benefits
Room for confusion in letters sent to TSP cyberattack victims
Form letters don’t reveal extent to which individual accounts were compromised.
Oversight
Lab directors urged plutonium facility delay, former Biden aide charges
The proposal to delay building the facility has since drawn Republican fire.
Defense
VA seeks to improve treatment of women vets
A draft report says females suffer more from service-related issues than males and are less likely to access health care benefits.
Nextgov
Is it possible to wage a just cyberwar?
It's time to get serious about the moral questions resulting from our new class of weapons.
Oversight
GSA asked to justify $750,000 in travel for high-level telecommuters
Buildings Service incurred these costs in nine months for 95 ‘virtual workers.’
Management
Supreme Court: Secret Service agents cannot be sued
Agents have the authority to make ‘swift, on-the-spot decisions,’ justices say.
Defense
This week's Al Qaeda no. 2 killed by U.S. drone
Another U.S. strike may have killed Abu Yahya al-Libi, according to officials in Pakistan.
News
National Anthem: The Boss Edition
Americans favor Bruce Springsteen to write a tune to replace "Star-Spangled Banner."
Management