Management
VA Fires Senior Exec in Pittsburgh Over Legionnaires’ Outbreak
Terry Gerigk Wolf, who had been on paid leave since June, was removed Thursday for “conduct unbecoming” and “wasteful spending.”
Management
John Kerry Seeks Republican Support for U.S.-China Climate Pact
Cabinet officials are working to build support for the carbon-pollution agreement that has drawn strong attacks from the GOP and industry groups.
Management
Amid Stagnant Incomes, Work and Family Are Increasingly at Odds
In the current economy, Americans find they have to choose between succeeding at work or spending time with family.
Management
Watchdog: Budget Cuts, Lack of Centralized Authority Hurting Program Evaluation
Tighter budgets threaten attendance at professional conferences.
Management
Obama To Pledge $3 Billion To International Climate Fight
It is "in our national interest to help vulnerable countries to build resilience to climate change," administration official says.
Nextgov
After Hack, NOAA Still Plans to Buy Supercomputers from IBM Unit Sold to Chinese Firm
NOAA says sale of Big Blue’s supercomputers to Lenovo doesn't present a risk to the JPSS program.
Oversight
Can Republicans Stop Obama's Immigration Order?
"We're looking at all options," Speaker Boehner said on Thursday. Could that include a government shutdown?
Management
Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe to Step Down
First ever female PMG will replace embattled USPS leader Feb. 1.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How Republicans Can Take on Obamacare
Stephen Colbert looks at the Republicans' plan going forward.
Management
5 Tips for Developing Infographics to Communicate Your Value
Data visualization works only if it gets your point across.
Employee Policy
Postmaster General Donahoe to retire
The Postal Service Board of Governors announced that Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe has decided to retire Feb. 1 after a 39-year career at the U.S. Postal Service.
Employee Policy
Lawmaker goes over heads of USIS execs
The ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has asked top officials of organizations that own a background investigations firm to turn over documents related to a major security breach after executives at the firm failed to provide them.
Employee Policy
USPS posts revenue gain but fiscal year loss
While it posted another year of losses for fiscal 2014, the U.S. Postal Service reported a $569 million increase in operating revenues for the fiscal year ended Sept. 30.
Employee Policy
VA puts out call for new scheduling system
The Department of Veterans Affairs has issued a request for proposal for a new medical appointment scheduling system to replace the 30-year-old legacy system that has contributed to major delays in vets' access to care.
Management
How the Dollar Went From a Simple Banknote to the World's Currency
For starters, it never hurts to be backed by nearly all the world's gold.
Nextgov
Amazon's Cloud Chief: Government Data Centers Will Be a Thing of the Past
Think of it as government service by the gigabyte, with cloud replacing today's federal data centers.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Hopeful FITARA Finish Line In Sight
Architects of the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act are hopeful the legislation will be wrapped up in the National Defense Authorization Act.
Oversight
As Clock Winds Down, Agencies Await Fate of Obama’s Nominees
Long-term agency planning and overworked employees are victims of Congress' political gamesmanship.
Management