Defense
House Approves 2.3 Percent Pay Raise in 2016 For Troops
The chamber's Defense spending bill is at odds with the Senate's version, which calls for a 1.3 percent pay increase.
Defense
Pentagon Backs Major Changes to Retirement System
Proposal would reduce pensions for career service members through a blended system that elevates the role of the Thrift Savings Plan.
Pay & Benefits
10 Things You Need To Do Before Leaving Government
Be prepared before you even think about retiring.
Defense
Why Credit Monitoring Fails to Address the Real Threat Facing Hacked Feds
State-sponsored breach was probably never about financial information, experts say.
Nextgov
Agencies Get IT Reform Marching Orders, but Don't Expect Congress To Sit Idle
The Office of Management and Budget is holding agencies’ feet to the fire to fully implement the new CIO job responsibilities.
Oversight
Why Hillary Clinton Is Underwater
It was inevitable that her numbers would drop once she became a real candidate. But will they keep falling?
Oversight
OPM Hacking Deals Yet Another Blow to Federal Morale
Employees are upset at the way OPM handled the breach, but private sector cybersecurity is not much better, contractors note.
Management
Rule #1: Policy Design Starts With Operational Capacity
What happens when policy wonks make implementation someone else's problem.
Oversight
Durbin Launches Standoff Over Defense Spending ‘Gimmick’
The amendment would require a deal to lift the budget caps before the Pentagon could access $35.9 billion.
Management
On His European Tour, Jeb Bush Shakes Fist at Putin
Bush is taking a different tack on his presidential rite of passage in Europe than his GOP rivals: he’s talking.
Management
The Price of Reading Hillary Clinton's Emails
Twelve State Department employees are working full-time to vet thousands of messages, but that's just part of a process that could cost more than $1 million.
Insights
Defending Industrial Control Systems in Depth
The proliferation of advanced cyber weapons among nation-states and cyber criminals has generated a steadily worsening threat environment for the United States and its critical infrastructure.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Real Reason Chafee Wants to Go Metric
When you think about it, centimeters are more impressive than inches.
Management
Our Sleeping Habits Are Filling Our Brains With Neurotoxins
One more reason to put away the phone and just get a good night's sleep, already.
Tech
Warner Pushes for DATA Act Follow-Through
Former governor and tech executive says he’s pleased with agency progress on implementation.
Pay & Benefits
Exceptions to the 1.3 Percent Pay Raise, a Free Benefit for New Military Moms and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Defense
Secret Service Places Dozens of Uncleared Agents at Sensitive Posts
Expedited hiring efforts caused embattled agency to ignore security protocols.
Oversight
OPM Leaves Lawmakers Searching for Answers on Hack
Senator wants to know how the agency will pay for insurance for affected feds.
Management
4 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Procurement
The pressure is on to collaborate across government to address common needs and gaps.
Oversight