Bill would prohibit step increases for rest of year

Federal employees would receive no more step increases for the rest of the year under a budget-cutting bill sponsored by Rep. Martha Roby, R-Ala.

CBO: Feds out-earn civilians; report fuels push for extended pay freeze

Republican lawmakers aiming to further extend the two-year federal pay freeze were handed powerful ammo last week for their cause: a new congressional study showing that feds earn 16 percent higher pay and benefits than those in the private sector.