Federal Insider: Gay federal employees praise DOMA decision

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View on the Web. Thursday, June 27, 2013 Gay federal employees praise DOMA decision Joe Davidson In a 5 to 4 decision, the justices killed the section of the Defense of Marriage Act that prevented the federal government from recognizing same-sex marriages. The decision will allow spousal employee benefits for federal employees. More headlines No softball questions about these Capitol Hill players Another effort at nuke cuts Ford F-150 Is The 'Most American' Vehicle, But Toyota Camry Is A Close Second Advocate suggests 'apology payments' to groups IRS targeted The Federal Eye Hearing will examine IRS's internal review Same-sex spouses of federal employees could benefit under high court ruling Taxpayer advocate says IRS crisis is financial one On Leadership The Susan Rice promotion: Revenge or reward? Jena McGregor The president's promotion of Rice to National Security Adviser may be more than an act of defiance. Federal Player Engaging new employees to improve HUD's workplace and operations The Partnership for Public Service Soriano is the co-founder and leader of Under 5, a volunteer organization of HUD employees with less than five years of service who are devoted to improving the work experience and finding solutions to challenges facing the department. Interactive Department by department sequester impacts As the White House and Congress, Republicans and Democrats, trade blows over who is at fault for the looming across-the-board budget cuts known as the sequester, it is federal workers who will get hit. Federal Diary columnist Joe Davidson is chronicling the affect of the sequester according to each federal agency listed below. Follow The Washington Post:        Unsubscribe ©2013 The Washington Post 1150 15th St NW Washington, DC 20071 Help & Contact Info Privacy Policy

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