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Union urges ending Pentagon’s civilian hiring caps
America’s largest federal employee union is urging lawmakers to repeal statutory limits on the number of civilian workers at the Pentagon, some which date back more than 30 years.
By Joe Gould
VA secretary slams union comments on government shutdown as politicizing veterans’ suicide
Robert Wilkie has asked the union to apologize for a comment saying the ongoing government shutdown could cost veterans' lives.
Union demands investigation into VA official who displayed painting of KKK leader
The painting was removed after a Washington Post story earlier this week detailing employee complaints about the racial issues it was causing.
VA, union leaders spar over impact of new accountability law
Administration officials have repeatedly hailed the measure, but critics call it demoralizing and unfair to lower-level VA employees.
Major bill aims to slash Pentagon bureaucracy
The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee has targeted most Pentagon support agencies for a 25 percent cut, proposing seven be shuttered entirely.
By Joe Gould
Trump budget will cost federal employees in pay and benefits
The proposal relies on a pay freeze and reductions in government contributions to healthcare and retirement to reduce the deficit.
By Jessie Bur