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Defense of Marriage Act decision could expand rights for gay feds

Defense of Marriage Act decision could expand rights for gay feds

But if law is overturned, some in same-sex marriages might not get full spousal benefits immediately.

Recent controversies hurt federal employees

Recent controversies hurt federal employees

The recent spate of controversies — revelations about the massive collection of electronic data by the National Security Agency, the Internal Revenue Service’s political targeting and conference scandals, and the seizure of Associated Press telephone records — undermines confidence in government.

Court indicates Labor Department went after whistleblower

A former employee gets $820,000 from the agency after a court ruling indicating unfair treatment.

Two labor groups buck Obama, oppose immigration proposal

Two labor groups buck Obama, oppose immigration proposal

FEDERAL DIARY | Two labor groups oppose the Senate immigration bill that the president supports.