Our problem is unfunded, exorbitant pensions. Some small progress has been made but the real battle will come on the ballot next year with a reform plan up for a public vote.
Some federal workers more likely to die than lose jobs
Death rather than poor performance, misconduct or layoffs is the primary threat to job security at the Environmental Protection Agency, the Small Business Administration, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Office of Management and Budget and a dozen other federal operations.
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2011-07-18-fderal-job-security_n.htm
at least DC is still “livin large”.