Expected bill would change DHS overtime policies
The bipartisan proposal would attempt to cut down on alleged overtime abuses by DHS employees.
Federal Diary
Doubts about plan to allow all in feds health program
Plan to allow all in federal employees health insurance program raises criticisms and serious questions.
New OPM boss faces federal employee morale problems
New OPM boss takes office during difficult time for federal employees, including morale issues and pay cuts.
Incoming union president defends ‘public postal service’
New leader of largest postal union promises a more militant stance in support of ‘public postal service.’
Paper nautical charts? That’s so 1862.
NOAA announces that it will no longer print nautical charts, which have been available for most of the last two centuries. Welcome to the digital seas, old salts.
An unusual personnel announcement?
New congressional communications director puts out announcement of his own promotion
Rob Ford vs. Marion Barry: Who said it best?
The Toronto mayor admits to smoking crack, and so many of his quotes remind us of a certain mayor-for-life.
The High Court
At Supreme Court, tradition trumps technology
A panel last week looked at how the justices’ stubbornness goes beyond barring cameras in the courtroom.
Supreme Court continues to scrutinize affirmative action
Case asks justices whether Michigan’s ban on preferences can violate guarantee of equal protection.
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.
Fine Print
Fine Print: Can U.S. keep up with war technology?
The military exhibits a hard time adapting to new technologies and letting go of older ones.
Fine Print: In tribute to Tom Foley, a lesson in leadership
Bob Michel spoke movingly of their bipartisan relationship. It would be nice if current lawmakers took note.
Fine Print: Retired Marine general discusses U.S. resolve
How does the United States provide global leadership without both a carrot and a stick?
Latest Federal News
Doubts about plan to allow all in feds health program
Plan to allow all in federal employees health insurance program raises criticisms and serious questions.
In the Loop: Who says poster board isn’t interesting?
A Web site showcases Congress’s visual aids.
Excerpts from oral arguments in prayer case
Supreme Court debates N.Y. town’s practice of opening meetings with a Christian prayer.
Paper nautical charts? That’s so 1862.
NOAA announces that it will no longer print nautical charts, which have been available for most of the last two centuries. Welcome to the digital seas, old salts.
Senators call for resignation of top DHS auditor
Whistleblowers have accused acting Homeland Security Inspector General Charles Edwards of misconduct and abuse of power.
Supreme Court balances religious interests in prayer case
The justices consider whether Greece, N.Y., improperly identified itself with Christianity for 10 years.
Will Zipcar run the federal fleet?
GSA is launching a pilot program to encourage car-sharing by federal employees.
An unusual personnel announcement?
New congressional communications director puts out announcement of his own promotion
Supreme Court finds dilemma in spurned wife’s conviction
Justices consider when federal government can intrude on powers traditionally given to states.
In the Loop: What do D.C. and Toronto have in common?
The words “mayor” and “crack” come to mind, but wait! There’s more!
New OPM boss faces federal employee morale problems
New OPM boss takes office during difficult time for federal employees, including morale issues and pay cuts.
CIA intelligence briefings to presidents on audio, a history
The CIA and Government Printing Office team up on the government’s first audio book
IG: Marshals Service spent too much on ‘swag’
An inspector general found that the agency’s spending on promotional items increased nearly tenfold from 2005 through 2010.
Rob Ford vs. Marion Barry: Who said it best?
The Toronto mayor admits to smoking crack, and so many of his quotes remind us of a certain mayor-for-life.
Veteran D.C. communications aide decamps to Australia.
Rich Mills,a 20-year communications aide on the Hill, the U.S. Trade Rep’s office and departments of State and Commerce, is heading to a new job.
FBI director James Comey taps 25-year bureau veteran as deputy
Mark Giuliano to be the agency’s new deputy director, overseeing all domestic and international investigative and intelligence activities.
Join House Approps Chairman Hal Rogers (R-Ky.) for some fine cigars and cocktails
A cigars and cocktails fundraiser near the Capitol for Rep Mario Diaz-Balart evokes the good old days.
NTSB investigator focuses on reducing drunken driving fatalities
Jana Price led a year-long NTSB study that examined and identified a series of concrete steps to curb the carnage on the nation’s roadways.
Fine Print: Can U.S. keep up with war technology?
The military exhibits a hard time adapting to new technologies and letting go of older ones.
Incoming union president defends ‘public postal service’
New leader of largest postal union promises a more militant stance in support of ‘public postal service.’
In the Loop: On the links on taxpayers’ dime
The Pentagon security chief got in trouble with golf, guns and gofer duty.
Federal Faces: Jana Price
She works at the National Transportation Safety Board to curb drunken driving fatalities and injuries.
Justices consider worker pay for ‘changing clothes’
Steel workers want pay for time spent putting on protective gear, but employers claim “clothes” exemption.
Government to be proving ground for green-tech
GSA plans to use federal facilities as a test bed to evaluate emerging “green” technologies.
Limits on federal employee awards to continue
Federal agencies have been told to continue limiting performance awards and certain other forms of cash incentive payments.
GOP lawmaker floats ‘Keep Your Health Plan’ bill
The measure, introduced by Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich.), would allow continued use of health plans that existed before January 2013.
Justices let stand ruling that abortion law unconstitutional
The Supreme Court left in place an Oklahoma ruling that a ban on drug-induced abortions is illegal.
Suspect charged with murder in LAX shooting
Paul Ciancia fired point blank at a TSA officer before wounding two others, a criminal complaint says.
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