How salaries compare by gender for federal employees
Women working for the federal government earn less than men overall but the gap is shrinking, an OPM report finds.
The bill that united Cummings and Issa
The legislation, which the Senate passed unanimously on Thursday, would require federal agencies to report all spending on a single Web site.
Sen. McCaskill asks: Where’s the oversight?
McCaskill noted during a hearing that 41 small agencies with a combined budget of $1 billion have no dedicated inspectors general.
Is it time to pay Congress more?
Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) believes it’s time for members of Congress to receive more compensation, but one committee disagrees.
Would hiring more feds help close the pay gap for women?
The American Federation of Government Employees says replacing contractors would help.
Parties stake out dueling positions on federal workforce issues
Workforce size and the amount employees pay toward retirement benefits will be among the issues the House is set to consider.
House approves budget that would save money by taking from federal workers
House-approved budget would effectively cut federal worker pay by more than 5 percent.
Obama’s actions on equal pay are good, but not enough
His executive actions for workplace fairness should ban bias against gays by federal contractors.
Feds losing Rep. Moran, strong but frustrated supporter
Virginian praises federal workers as he prepares to leave Congress, “very frustrated.”
Career diplomat Bill Burns retiring
Burns is retiring after staying on longer than he intended at the urging of President Obama.
Welcome to Bundler to Ambassador 101
The State Department is in the market for experts to teach how to handle Congress, a course that could come in handy for would-be ambassadors.
Loop Quote of the Week Winner
Another busy week for classic quotes, but as a parting gift, the Loop awards Kathleen Sebelius with the Quote of the Week.
Fine Print: A fight over Apache helicopters
The Pentagon wants to move them out of the National Guard, but some lawmakers object.
For Congress and Pentagon, budget is a predictable battle
Military has facts about its operations, lawmakers have concerns about the needs of their constituencies
Fine Print: Who needs facts in a public debate?
At Berkeley, Sen. Rand Paul didn’t seem too bothered with key details about the NSA’s data collection.
High Court: Protest and proximity are central in case
Michael “Mookie” Moss takes on the Secret Service after an anti-Bush group was moved during a protest.
High Court: Religion and equal rights, a balancing act
A case involving a New Mexico photographer and a same-sex couple is headed to the justices.
The protests at the Supreme Court’s door
Case challenges justices on just where demonstrators get to protest when it comes to the courts.
The Influence Industry
As Sen. Ron Wyden’s star rises, so does the state society’s
With lawmaker heading finance panel, suddenly state group gets a lot more attention from certain quarters.
DeAndra Cullen: Preventing housing discrimination by educating people about rights
Cullen’s job is to do outreach and educate people whose civil rights could be violated during their search for housing, as well as inform housing providers who need to comply with the law.
Leadership lessons from the grave
An interview with Steve Muro, the head of the National Cemetery Administration.
How to compete for young workers
Young people make up a quarter of the workforce, but only 8 percent of federal employees.
The next generation of government problemsolvers
An interview with Henry Brady, dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley.
Prospects
Job possibilities are growing again
In federal government, hiring is picking up; career-seekers must make an effort to keep pace.
Latest Federal News
Signature-writing machines rumble into the digital age
Noisy, clunky autopens remain entrenched symbols of authority across many federal agencies.
The bill that united Cummings and Issa
The legislation, which the Senate passed unanimously on Thursday, would require federal agencies to report all spending on a single Web site.
No housing stipend for Congress, committee decides
House Appropriations Committee members reject an idea from Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) to pay for housing.
Appeals court hears arguments on same-sex marriage ban
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit reviews Utah’s ban on same-sex marriages.
House approves budget that would save money by taking from federal workers
House-approved budget would effectively cut federal worker pay by more than 5 percent.
In the Loop: The roots of a young super PAC
For a political entity founded by three Tennessee teenagers, life is fleeting and penniless but full of amazement.
Sen. McCaskill asks: Where’s the oversight?
McCaskill noted during a hearing that 41 small agencies with a combined budget of $1 billion have no dedicated inspectors general.
Hillary Clinton Memoir Title Contest: The Winners are. . .
Clinton’s new memoir is coming out June 10, but it could use a good title.
House panel votes for criminal prosecution of Lois Lerner
Ways and Means Committee voted along party lines to refer former IRS official to the Justice Department.
Sens. Manchin and Toomey back together
Lawmakers who joined forces on background checks for gun sales are teaming up again.
Federal appeals court to hear same-sex marriage case
The review is one of many expected to force the Supreme Court to decide whether marriage is a right.
Is it time to pay Congress more?
Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) believes it’s time for members of Congress to receive more compensation, but one committee disagrees.
McAllister: first D.C. sex scandal to include action video?
The latest D.C. sex scandal, involving Rep. Vance McAllister (R-La.) and a former aide, may be the first to include video of them passionately kissing.
McCallister: first D.C. sex scandal to include action video?
The latest D.C. sex scandal, involving Rep. Vance McCallister (R-S.C.) and a former aide, may be the first to include video of them passionately kissing.
Obama’s actions on equal pay are good, but not enough
His executive actions for workplace fairness should ban bias against gays by federal contractors.
Parties clash over Ryan budget plan
Three days of debate open on Rep. Paul Ryan’s last fiscal plan, which would cut $5 trillion.
In the Loop: McAllister campaign paid aide $300
The woman said to be kissing the lawmaker on camera was reimbursed for “headquarter cleaning.”
Would hiring more feds help close the pay gap for women?
The American Federation of Government Employees says replacing contractors would help.
Parties stake out dueling positions on federal workforce issues
Workforce size and the amount employees pay toward retirement benefits will be among the issues the House is set to consider.
Leadership lessons from the grave
An interview with Steve Muro, the head of the National Cemetery Administration.
DeAndra Cullen: Preventing housing discrimination by educating people about rights
Cullen’s job is to do outreach and educate people whose civil rights could be violated during their search for housing, as well as inform housing providers who need to comply with the law.
Justices decline to hear case of photographer, gay couple
The decision lets stand a ruling against a N.M. business that refused to record a commitment ceremony.
In the Loop: Painting a picture of other post-presidencies
Bush has his art, Clinton and Carter have their activism; other presidents find their lives after leaving office.
Fine Print: A fight over Apache helicopters
The Pentagon wants to move them out of the National Guard, but some lawmakers object.
Report: State Department lacks files for $6 billion in contracts
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GSA inspector general exiting government with legacy of high-profile cases
Inspector General Brian Miller exposed lavish GSA conference spending and uncovered a network of officials who accepted bribes.
No review of ban on corporate contributions to politicians
Supreme Court justices, without comment, decline to review an Iowa law on direct corporate contributions.
Feds losing Rep. Moran, strong but frustrated supporter
Virginian praises federal workers as he prepares to leave Congress, “very frustrated.”
Once-confidential ambassador nominee documents to go online
After a series of embarrassing ambassadorial confirmation hearings, Obama administration agrees to post future nominees’ credentials online.
Controversial suggestions in report on civil service reform
Civil service reform plan is well considered, but unions reject need to overhaul the system.
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