Management

Lawmakers Again Try to Make USPS Deliver Mail Faster, Keep More Facilities Open

Postal Service has said the provision would undo progress toward financial stability.

Management

Obama Unhappy With Senate Proposal to ‘Upend’ His Security Clearance Reform Plans

Defense bill would bring Pentagon’s background investigations in house.

Management

Senators Push for Acting OPM Director’s Confirmation

Obama’s nominee has bipartisan support, but one senator continues to block a vote.

Management

Bill Would Turn Veterans Health Administration Into Nonprofit Corporation

Legislation released by Cathy McMorris Rodgers would transform the way vets receive care, ease firing of VHA employees.

Oversight

Postal Service Has a New Role: Unwitting Drug Courier

Mail treaties fail to hold foreign countries accountable for security screening, lawmakers say.

Management

Attacks on Feds Spike at Some Agencies

Upticks are occurring at land management agencies, study finds.

Management

Flexibility or More Money? Lawmakers Push Competing Bills to Help TSA Overcome Long Lines

Bills would attempt to address the wait time crisis.

Oversight

Was a Senator’s Report on Waste in Federal Science Grants More Wasteful Than the Research Itself?

Scientists and agency officials say Hill report does not present a full and accurate picture of their projects and the merits of their work.

Pay & Benefits

Postal Unions Extend Deadline to Avoid Impasse in Labor Talks

Groups are fighting for better pay and "work culture."

Management

Does TSA Have Itself to Blame for Its Current Crisis?

The agency's own budget requests have fallen precipitously in recent years.

Oversight

Powerful House Republicans Endorse Major Funding Increase for USPS Regulator

Conservatives show rare support for an Obama proposal to boost spending.

Pay & Benefits

Lawmaker: Let D.C.-Area Feds Telework Due to Metro Disruptions

OPM says it is finalizing guidance to that effect to respond to year-long maintenance project.

Management

Debate Over LGBT Discrimination at Federal Contractors Leads to Shouting Match on House Floor

Democrats outraged as Republicans decline to codify Obama executive order.