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And the beat goes on

Here we go again: A new survey finds that two-thirds of U.S. adults think private-sector workers work harder than government workers.


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Critics blast VA executive bonuses

Bonuses awarded to Department of Veterans Affairs officials amid allegations of mismanagement at VA medical centers have raised the hackles of lawmakers, unions and veterans organizations alike.


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Federal employment slides

Federal civilian employment dropped by nearly 5,000 civilian positions last month, according to new statistics.


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Feds may be able to recoup furlough days later

Those federal employees with flexibility in choosing when they take their furlough days may be able to recoup part of their loss under new guidance.


 

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  • Bill would help vets waiting on backlogged claims

    While the Department of Veterans has announced a number of plans to beef up its ability to address the backlog of unprocessed veterans benefits claims, two Minnesota lawmakers have introduced a measure that would help vets while they are waiting for those benefits. May 17, 2013

  • Credit unions offer help to furloughed feds

    The National Association of Federal Credit Unions is reassuring credit union members suffering the financial effects of sequestration that credit unions may be able to help. May 17, 2013

  • Lawmakers protest DOD furlough policy

    More than two dozen House members sent a letter to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel protesting his decision to furlough DOD civilian employees for 11 days over the remainder of the fiscal year. May 17, 2013

  • VA to use overtime to cut claims backlog

    The Department of Veterans Affairs this week said it would mandate overtime as part of its effort to speed up elimination of its disability compensation claims backlog. May 16, 2013

 
 

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