White House VA Hotline Now Fully Staffed
The VA announced that its hotline for veterans is now fully staffed and running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
DC Court of Appeals Again Sides With Dissent in FLRA Decision
The DC Court of Appeals has again restricted the expansion of bargaining in the federal government as advocated by the FLRA.
Cuts to Federal Retirement System: Evaded or Merely Postponed?
A budget resolution making cuts to federal pay and benefits recently failed to pass Congress, but it left federal employees wondering what the future may hold.
Are You a Good Bureaucrat, or a Bad Bureaucrat?
The author says that the term “bureaucrat” often carries a negative connotation, but in his experience, he believes this should not be the case.
Who’s in Charge at CFPB?
A hiring freeze has been announced at CFPB amidst a legal battle that has ensued over who gets to lead the agency.
VA Failing to Report Poorly Performing Doctors
A GAO report found that the VA is failing to properly report and document poor performance among its healthcare providers.
Telework Abuse Highlighted in Lankford’s 2017 Waste Report
Senator James Lankford (R-OK) has released his third annual report on what he deems to be wasteful spending within the federal government.
The Merit Systems Principles at Work: Federal Employee Whistleblower Protection
The Whistleblower Protection Act embodies one of the principles granted to federal employees: protection for whistleblowers.
What’s Better: TSP or Roth TSP?
Which is better for your retirement savings: the TSP or the Roth TSP? Here are the basic differences and some resources to help you with this decision.
How Can Engineers Working in the Federal Government Advance Their Careers?
A master’s degree can help advance an engineer’s career with the federal government, but it is important to be sure the degree is relevant to the specific profession.
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