Management
Virginia Contractor Sends WARN Act Layoff Notices
Company hasn’t faced actual cuts to contracts yet, spokesman says.
Management
OPM Proposes Combined Federal Campaign Reforms
Changes are designed to save money and improve accessibility and transparency.
Defense
Senators Demand Answers on Restoration of Military Tuition Assistance
Continuing resolution included measures to restart the program.
Defense
Army Investigating Fort Knox Shooting
Victim a civilian employee at Army Human Resources Command.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Gives Up 5 Percent of Salary In Solidarity With Feds
Announcement follows similar gestures by Defense Secretary Hagel and other officials.
Defense
Concerned About Force Reductions? The Army Is Listening
Service hosts sessions to hear from affected communities.
Defense
Defense Secretary to Take Pay Cut in Solidarity With Furloughed Feds
Pentagon’s top two leaders stand with civilian employees facing unpaid leave.
Pay & Benefits
Ryan Budget Could End Federal Student Loan Repayment Program
Recruitment tool is one of several benefits targeted in House-passed strategy.
Defense
Sequestration Could Lead to Job Losses, Defense Comptroller Says
Across-the-board cuts also are expected to curtail long-term military readiness
Briefing
Around Government
Hold the fries at USDA, tapping official time and protecting ex-presidents.
Defense
Pentagon Scales Back Furloughs, Calls for Additional Flexibility
Spending deal fixed some but not all the department's sequestration problems, Hagel says.
Tech
Energy Dept. Overpays Contractor Executives
Oak Ridge, Tenn., officials sign off on salary that’s 80 percent too high, IG says.
Defense
Pentagon Hopes to Reduce Furlough Days
Officials are trying to finalize decisions by next week.
Management
Raytheon to Cut 200 Jobs
Company aims to 'streamline' operations and 'enhance productivity.'
Defense
National Guard Accidentally Sends Furlough Notices
Letters went out after the Pentagon ordered a delay last Thursday.
Pay & Benefits
Businesses Begin Offering Feds Furlough Discounts
Prices are dropping on everything from resume writing services to lunches.
Management
Air Force: Fantasy Football Could Help Boost Spirits in Uncertain Times
The project isn’t funded by taxpayers, spokeswoman stresses.
Defense
Pentagon Delaying Furlough Notices for Two Weeks
Department to analyze impact of spending bill Congress just passed.
Defense
Air Force Wants Help Running Fantasy Football League
The program would serve troops, civilians and family members at installations worldwide.
Defense