Unions fight possible government shutdown
Federal employee unions, having guided their members through government shutdown threats in 2011 and 2012, are arming for another possible shutdown in 11 days if Congress cannot resolve its partisan fiscal battle.
Federal Diary
Navy Yard killing could lead to less privacy for workers
The Navy Yard massacre could lead to greater scrutiny and less privacy for some with security clearances.
Honor the Navy Yard dead; prepare to protect the living
As we honor the Navy Yard dead, attention must turn to how we can better protect the living.
Navy Yard shooting creates workplace fear
“I don’t even know if I want to come back into the building,” one worker says. It shouldn’t be that way.
Obama picks Canada envoy
Assuming the Senate confirms Goldman Sachs partner Bruce Heymann, no more worries. Washington still loves you, Canada.
Senate panel approves Obama appeals court nominee
Senate Judiciary Committee approved Obama D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals nominee on party-line vote.
Putin: If Berlusconi was gay...
The Russian president muses about the former Italian prime minister.
The High Court
Supreme Court’s Baby Veronica ruling only the beginning
THE HIGH COURT | The little girl’s future is still in doubt, despite the ruling that an Indian adoption law doesn’t apply.
Supreme Court may need to decide how private a cellphone is
Changing technology presents a dilemma for justices applying ancient constitutional protections.
Everyone’s a critic of the Supreme Court — especially its members
Losing justices blast the majority; study shows dissenters are more likely to use strong language
Fine Print
Fine Print: Syria groundwork began months ago
Preparatory work by U.S. and Russian technical experts set up the move toward a resolution of the crisis.
Fine Print: It’s a two-step process on Syria
How did we get to this point, and what’s ahead on the Syria challenge?
Fine Print: Syria is no horse race
Obama and Putin each has played a critical role so far; rating who is ahead or behind is the wrong way to go.
Latest Federal News
Gay couples hit benefits roadblock in four states
Oklahoma’s National Guard is latest to refuse to process benefits; gay advocates pressing for federal action
Statue of Mandela unveiled at South African embassy
The statue resembles a famous Mandela pose: his right arm extended into a fist above his head.
What happens if the government shuts down in 10 days?
A primer on what the U.S. government looks like when it’s (partly) closed.
Some veterans fear further stigmatization after shooting
Focus on gunman’s military service may feed into stereotypes of others dealing with PTSD, some say.
Postal Service reprints 1918 stamp error
An image of a biplane on the original stamp appeared upside down due to an inadvertent printing mistake.
Obama picks Canada envoy
Assuming the Senate confirms Goldman Sachs partner Bruce Heymann, no more worries. Washington still loves you, Canada.
Senate panel approves Obama appeals court nominee
Senate Judiciary Committee approved Obama D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals nominee on party-line vote.
Postal Service asks lawmakers for flexibility
Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe testified before a Senate panel that the current cap on rate increases is too restrictive for the cash-strapped agency.
Improving the opportunities for young leaders in government
This week’s federal interview is with Virginia Hill, president of Young Government Leaders, on how agencies can better leverage and engage their newest employees.
In the Loop: The Senate’s divine Caroline
Kennedy, Obama’s pick for ambassador to Japan, had a committee charmed.
Navy Yard killing could lead to less privacy for workers
The Navy Yard massacre could lead to greater scrutiny and less privacy for some with security clearances.
Putin: If Berlusconi was gay...
The Russian president muses about the former Italian prime minister.
House committee complains of lack of transparency at VA
Both Republicans and Democrats complained of slow response for information from Veterans Affairs.
Caroline Kennedy gets warmest welcome in Senate
Lots of love, little grilling for President Obama’s nominee to be ambassador to Japan.
TSP to begin recognizing same-sex marriages
Spousal rights in retirement savings plan for federal workers will depend on “jurisdiction of celebration.“
Iraqi gardeners meet U.S. government paperwork
The questions were straightforward, judging from the minutes of the meeting. The answers, well, a bit bureaucratic.
CBO: Federal debt could match GDP in 25 years
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office released that estimate as part of its long-term budget outlook for the federal government.
Navy Yard shooter had visited VA hospitals twice recently
Aaron Alexis had sought treatment for insomnia but told doctors he was not depressed or contemplating violence.
Navy Yard employees dealing with emotional trauma
The Navy deployed a team of rapid-response psychiatrists and established a support center.
Fine Print: Syria groundwork began months ago
Preparatory work by U.S. and Russian technical experts set up the move toward a resolution of the crisis.
In the Loop: Money is now on Yellen for Fed job
After Larry Summers pulled out, there was talk of new contenders. But his chief rival is looking like the pick.
Officials: Navy Yard shooter carved messages into his gun
The phrases “Better off this way” and “My ELF weapon” were etched on the stock of Aaron Alexis’s shotgun.
New guide helps feds navigate search for international jobs
New guide helps would-be feds find international jobs
Turnover at federal personnel agency continues
Acting head of OPM confirmed to become a judge, with director nominee still not scheduled for confirmation vote.
Americans like Putin as much as they like Congress
The Russian president’s approval rating in the U.S. is the same as Congress’.
VA has failed to properly address problems at vet facility, OCS reports
The Department of Veterans Affairs has failed to properly respond to serious problems that threaten patient safety at a VA hospital in Jackson, Miss., according to a new report from a federal watchdog agency.
How to make your agency a better place to work
There are common traits among the federal agencies that consistently rank highest for employee satisfaction.
OMB tells agencies to prepare for partial shutdown
Plans for possible funding lapse are to include review of which employees would stay on the job.
Romney fundraiser: no beef with ‘C. Moore Bacon’
The donor to the GOP candidate sounded like a fake, and the FEC thought he might be a foreign national. Turns out, he’s a legitimate donor -- and an actual person.
U.S. ambassador videos going viral?
The State Department is ramping up production of “meet the U.S. ambassador” videos. In the Loop reviews them.
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