Some say the agency would have earned a net profit if not for a requirement to pre-fund future retiree health benefits.
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TSA bashing: Is it warranted?
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GOP lawmakers eye federal-retiree benefits
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CBO: Federal debt could match GDP in 25 years
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CHART | Tracking sequester impacts
GOP plan would end defined-benefit pension for future feds
Republican lawmakers pitched the plan as a way to save money and achieve parity between public- and private-sector workers.
Postal Service still losing money, but no movement on legislation
The Postal Service is expected to announce more financial losses on Friday, but postal legislation remains stalled.
Report: IRS needs to tighten security assessments to protect workers
An inspector general's report said threats of violence against IRS workers and facilities have increased.
Report casts doubt on TSA’s behavior detection efforts
A Government Accountability Office official told a House panel there is no solid evidence that the TSA techniques are effective.
Federal employees view telework as bright spot in their jobs
Telework was one of just three categories that showed improvement in a broad survey of job satisfaction among federal employees.
Deficit-reduction plans could impact federal workers, military and veterans
The CBO released a report on options for deficit-reduction shortly after lawmakers met again to discuss fiscal policies.
Survey: Views often rosier from the top in federal workforce
The outlook from the top was rosier across the board than those among lower-level workers in several categories of the Employee Viewpoint Survey.
Hearings to examine federal security clearances and overtime
The hearings appear to be a response to concerns about recent hot-button events including the Navy Yard shooting, NSA leaks and alleged overtime abuses.
VA dedicates millions more toward homeless-veteran programs
The VA on Tuesday announced it had approved nearly $14 million in grants as part of its continued efforts end veterans homelessness.