Pay & Benefits
Can the military save on pay and benefits without breaking faith?
Pentagon is engaged in a delicate balancing act.
Management
Union elects new president
Former VA nurse will lead American Federation of Government Employees.
Management
Sequestration could hit Washington area with recession, economist warns
But some disagree job losses would slice thousands off area’s federal and contractor payrolls.
Pay & Benefits
Tens of thousands of federal retirees collect six-figure pensions
Law enforcement and Postal Service retirees are most likely to receive top benefits.
Pay & Benefits
Romney again targets federal compensation, jobs
GOP presidential candidate reiterates feds should not be 'paid a better deal than taxpayers.'
Pay & Benefits
Are Americans ready for a real debate on the size of government?
As the chairman of the House Budget Committee, Paul Ryan passed two controversial budgets.
Management
The Obama and Ryan budgets, by the numbers
A comparison of how their proposals stack up on the specifics.
Pay & Benefits
Not all feds will have the option of phased retirement
Participation will require mutual consent of employees and their agencies.
Pay & Benefits
Ryan’s plans on pay, benefits will be Romney's too, critics say
The candidate is now ‘tethered’ to his running mate’s budget, Rep. Chris Van Hollen says.
Pay & Benefits
Treasury may revamp flexible spending account rule
Government might scrap 'use it or lose it' rules.
Pay & Benefits
Romney's VP pick has sought to freeze pay, trim benefits
Paul Ryan has pushed for an extended freeze and boosts in employees' retirement contributions.
Pay & Benefits
Phased Retirement Q&A
More details on the option to partially retire while still working.
Management
Postal Service loses $5 billion in third quarter
The agency’s money problems worsen, but customer satisfaction remains high.
Pay & Benefits
Don’t Give Up on a Pay Raise
President Obama has until Aug. 31 to officially issue his fiscal 2013 recommendation.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers consider TRICARE request
Pentagon explains why it wants to move health care money.
Pay & Benefits
Thousands of postmasters take early retirement, buyouts
Almost 3,800 left by the end of July, and hundreds more will follow.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement backlog continues to fall
Despite the progress, many federal retirees still wait months for their full annuity.
Oversight
Agencies need better plans to protect feds in a flu pandemic, GAO says
FAA air traffic controllers working in close proximity are especially at risk.
Pay & Benefits