Defense
Bowe Bergdahl Faces a Preliminary Hearing Over Charges He Deserted His Post
The Army sergeant will be in court for a preliminary hearing into whether he deserted his post in Afghanistan.
Management
The Difference Between Public Affairs and Public Relations
When we are transparent we are rewarded with trust. The opposite of what is feared.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Ted Cruz Channels Ronald Reagan
The Texan has an advertisement that looks and sounds a lot like the Gipper's iconic 1980s bear ad.
Oversight
EXCLUSIVE: Senator Introduces Bill in Yet Another Attempt to Save the U.S. Postal Service
Lawmaker thinks he can finally capture his white whale by making everyone unhappy.
Nextgov
How the OPM Hackers Killed the Password
White House directives dating back to 2004 warned against only relying on passwords.
Management
Here's Everything Feds Need to Know About Wednesday's GOP Debates
Republican presidential candidates share their thoughts on reforming the federal government.
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Stats Shot: Which States Have the Most Residents Without Health Insurance?
New U.S. Census Bureau figures offer insight into how coverage levels in each of the 50 states have changed since the implementation of Obamacare.
Oversight
McConnell: GOP Will Barter Over Automatic Spending Cuts
The Senate majority leader suggested the two parties would negotiate over lifting budget caps, rather than passing a long-term continuing resolution.
Pay & Benefits
New FEHBP Enrollment Option Will Result in Winners and Losers
Self-plus-one, which debuts in 2016, could mean higher premium rates for some and savings for others.
Oversight
Fed Up With Government Waste and Red Tape? So are Feds
Partnership for Public Service report points a finger at Congress.
Nextgov
18F's Startup-Friendly Agile BPA Hits First Hurdle -- a Protest
GSA has received multiple protests on its new contract vehicle, Nextgov confirmed.
Nextgov
Agencies Saved Billions by Cutting Low-Priority IT Projects. But What Did They Do With the Savings?
Many agencies aren’t properly tracking how they’re using the cost savings to fund innovative new projects.
Pay & Benefits
Movement on Phased Retirement, Discussions of Automatically Escalating TSP Contributions and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
The U.S. Gender Wage Gap, the Narrowest in History, is Still Terrible
Women who held full-time, year-round jobs earned 78.6% of what men made last year.
Management
Planning Is Valuable; The Plan Much Less So
The only certain outcome is things won't go exactly as intended.
Management
The Trump Doctrine: Talk Loudly and Stand On or Near a Big Ship
The 2016 Republican presidential candidate was long on promises, but light on specifics, as he called for a stronger military and better veterans care.
Oversight
9/11 First-Responders – With Jon Stewart – Hit the Hill
The former “Daily Show” host is continuing a crusade to renew expiring legislation that provides health care to September 11 first-responders.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Push for Immediate Back Pay for Feds if Government Shuts Down
Senate leader warns shutdown is "right before our eyes."
Nextgov
Obama and White House Tech Advisers Tweet Support for Clock-Making Teen
Ahmed Mohamed now has an invitation to the White House.
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