Defense
Leadership void at TSA is a morale bust, say unions
Aviation security agency has been without permanent chief for more than a year.
Defense
VA aims for a better G.I. Bill
The Obama administration hopes to launch new and improved claims processing software by April 1.
Oversight
Black farmers' leader slams Obama
John Boyd Jr. says president, USDA did not show leadership in the settlement of the discrimination lawsuit.
Pay & Benefits
Furloughed Transportation employees have yet to receive checks
Budget analysts note compensating inspectors for two days of lost work would not add to the deficit because the money already has been appropriated.
Pay & Benefits
It's really over this time; chambers finish health care overhaul
House and Senate pass reconciliation package tweaking legislation President Obama signed into law on Tuesday.
Pay & Benefits
Sick Leave Credit: The Details
A follow-up to last week’s column on getting sick leave credit toward retirement.
Defense
Pentagon revises gay ban enforcement policies
New regulations aim to introduce ‘a greater measure of common sense and common decency,’ says Defense secretary.
Defense
Bill would extend TRICARE coverage to adult children
New Mexico lawmaker introduces legislation to increase maximum age of military dependent health coverage to 26.
Pay & Benefits
Health and wellness programs to expand beyond the Beltway
Personnel chief tells lawmakers he would like to set up health centers to serve federal facilities nationwide.
Oversight
Senate sends fixes bill back to House
Adjustments to the health care reconciliation bill are minor.
Pay & Benefits
FBI probing death threats, vandalism against lawmakers
Incidents are tied to votes on the controversial health reform measure.
Pay & Benefits
Telework and benefits bills take one step forward
Measure would give eligible employees the right to work off-site at least 20 percent of the time.
Pay & Benefits
Obama signs health care overhaul, but GOP fights on
With reform enacted, the Senate is left to approve changes the House has already signed off on.
Defense
TSA nominee won’t commit to collective bargaining rights
Maj. Gen. Robert Harding emphasizes training and morale challenges during first confirmation hearing.
Defense
Senators to press TSA nominee on Iraq contract audit
Collective bargaining rights for airport screeners also are likely to come up.
Pay & Benefits
Feds would feel health care reforms
While details still are being hammered out, excise tax and other provisions would affect the government’s insurance program.
Oversight
Contractor advocates criticize administration’s ‘carry-over workforce’ plan
Groups say draft rule implementing executive order eliminates hiring flexibility for companies.
Oversight
Senate girds for fight on health care reconciliation
A key GOP challenge will focus on changes to the Cadillac tax on high-value plans included in reconciliation legislation.
Pay & Benefits