Senate panel approves domestic partnership benefits billMay 16, 2012

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on May 16 advanced legislation that would entitle federal employees in same-sex domestic partnerships to the same benefits now available to married federal employees.

Senate panel to consider same-sex benefits bill this weekMay 15, 2012

MSPB to revise regulationsMay 08, 2012

Union asks OSC to investigate alleged retaliation against VA whistleblowerApr 18, 2012

Lawmaker seeks Hatch Act reformsApr 16, 2012

Favoritism and other pernicious practicesAug 09, 2011

More than a few feds have indicated that they believe favoritism is alive and well in the federal workplace.

'Insufficient training' not an easy excuseJul 05, 2011

About that telework thingJun 10, 2011

Getting rid of the deadwoodJun 07, 2011

Well, federal women, what do you think?May 26, 2011

House passes GOP budgetApr 09, 2012

The House on March 29 passed the budget proposal introduced last month by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.).

House budget targets feds ... againMar 26, 2012

Senate gives thumbs down to pay freeze extensionMar 19, 2012

Union launches website to counter anti fed messagesMar 12, 2012

President's budget tough on fedsFeb 20, 2012

Chapter 10, Section 1: Office of Personnel Management

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM), the federal government's central human resources agency, is an independent agency within the Executive Branch. Its director and deputy director are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate.

Chapter 10, Section 2: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Chapter 10, Section 3: Merit Systems Protection Board

Chapter 10, Section 4: Office of Special Counsel

Chapter 10, Section 5: Office of Government Ethics