Military retiree cuts cost GOP support for deal
FEDERAL EYE | Three Republican senators oppose the legislation because it would trim retirement pay for working-age military retirees.
Federal Diary
DHS has many unfilled jobs and poor morale
The Homeland Security Department suffers from low morale and many unfilled, high-profile jobs.
Federal workers could pay more for retirement benefits
The question doesn’t seem to be whether they will pay more — it seems to be how much.
Feds now pay individual contractors almost $1 million
Because of a formula set in law, top federal contractors now can be paid almost $1 million annually.
Supreme Court gets a fancy lift
The Architect of the Capitol is soliciting bids to refurbish -- with lots of bronze and dark wood -- a private elevator at the Supreme Court.
Where the “new” Team Obama will be
Proximity is power in Washington. New Obama aides John Podesta and Phil Schiliro have offices that put them close to the oval one.
The High Court
Getting personal before the Supreme Court
On a rare personal note, a lawyer tells the justices that he had faced a court custody hearing as a child.
Supreme Court busy looking for cases — but finding few
The justices have found fewer cases than usual worthy of a full briefing and oral argument.
Sometimes, you don’t want to make it to the Supreme Court
COLUMN | Those who have won in lower courts count it as a win when the justices decline to hear their cases.
Fine Print
Fine Print: A war on reform of military retirement benefits
The federal government is having a hard time finding a way to reduce military retiree benefits.
Fine Print: Hagel’s words supported by U.S. deeds
The U.S. is adding radar to other sites in the Middle East to beef up its military capability there.
Techies, Uncle Sam wants you for the U.S. Army
Military wants highly skilled technicians to help develop better surveillance tools.
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‘Tis the Season to Brush Up on Ethics Policies
The government’s central ethics office recommends that employees read its poetic guide to gift-giving and -getting.
Federal Faces: Hamid Jafari
CDC doctor defied the skeptics, led polio eradication project in India
DHS has many unfilled jobs and poor morale
The Homeland Security Department suffers from low morale and many unfilled, high-profile jobs.
Fine Print: A war on reform of military retirement benefits
The federal government is having a hard time finding a way to reduce military retiree benefits.
Using ‘Best Places to Work’ data to improve your agency
The annual rankings come out on Wednesday. Here’s what to do with the news of where your agency falls.
Getting personal before the Supreme Court
On a rare personal note, a lawyer tells the justices that he had faced a court custody hearing as a child.
Kerry confident of Afghanistan security deal
Afghanistan’s president has said he will not agree to a plan that allows continued U.S. air strikes and home raids.
Kerry: United States has not abandoned Levinson
The secretary of state said he discusses Robert Levinson’s disappearance every time he engages Iranian officials.
McCain says Iran sanctions bill ‘very likely’
The Senate is considering new sanctions legislation after the United States and other world powers reached a deal with Iran.
Ryan: ‘We are not busting sequester caps’
House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) defended the budget deal against criticism from members of his own party.
Obama calls for stricter gun control on Newtown anniversary
The president also called for more mental-health support and lit 26 candles at the White House to remember all the victims.
States that ban gay marriage comply with DOD policy
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said all states are now compliant with the directive he made in late October.
All states now compliant with military’s same-sex benefits policy
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel made the announcement on Friday, saying all service members “deserve our respect.“
Leadership lessons from the president of American University
“Leadership cannot be the province or responsibility of one person or a small group at the top.“
Should Congress cap spending on official portraits?
A bipartisan Senate bill would place new restrictions on paintings of government officials.
Senate bill would expand appeals rights for feds
The bill would allow feds to appeal personnel decisions even when their jobs are “sensitive” to national security.
Supreme Court gets a fancy lift
The Architect of the Capitol is soliciting bids to refurbish -- with lots of bronze and dark wood -- a private elevator at the Supreme Court.
In the Loop: An elevated Supreme Court
Efforts are underway to bring an old elevator to a a new level for justices and their staffers and guests.
Budget deal to affect government workers
Payments and benefits were negotiated at 11th hour in the budget deal that’s going through Congress.
D.C.’s Peace Corps numbers decline in 2013
The district lost the top spot for most per capita producers of Peace Corps volunteers
Where the “new” Team Obama will be
Proximity is power in Washington. New Obama aides John Podesta and Phil Schiliro have offices that put them close to the oval one.
Fine Print: Hagel’s words supported by U.S. deeds
The U.S. is adding radar to other sites in the Middle East to beef up its military capability there.
How would the Supreme Court play in Peoria?
Banter from the bench indicates that some Supreme Court justices share an East Coast orientation.
Budget deal entails higher pension contributions from future feds
Federal employees hired after Jan. 1 would pay more than existing feds for retirement benefits.
Stamp enthusiasts weigh in on the direction of stamps
Stamp enthusiasts have mixed views of Harry Potter and the future of stamps
DOE knew of security risks before hacking
A breach last summer affected more than 104,000 individuals, including agency employees, their dependents and contractors.
Holiday reading for federal leaders
An array of new books provide leadership lessons to improve morale, motivate the workforce and spark creativity.
Senate panel considers nominee for IRS chief
Nominee John Koskinen testified Tuesday but won’t face questions from lawmakers until a hearing scheduled for Wednesday.
Should National Mall include women’s history museum?
Setbacks in Congress, along with lack of funding and controversies with organizers, have kept the plans on hold for nearly 17 years.
High court seems warm to EPA interstate pollution rules
Most justices seem to agree that a plan to protect states from their neighbors’ emissions is legal.
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