Oversight
Judges Skeptical NSA Spying Violates Privacy Rights
In reviewing a post-Snowden case Tuesday, an appeals court questioned whether the government’s bulk collection of phone records needs to be reined in.
Defense
Government Seeks Vets Interested in STEM Jobs
A new program designed to attract vets in science, technology, engineering and math will launch in 2015.
Management
Those Soul-Crushing Late Night Shifts Are Also Ruining Your Brain
Study shows graveyard shift workers perform worse.
Management
The 28 Counties the Justice Department Is Monitoring for Voting Rights Violations
States may have the power to regulate elections, but the feds are staying close.
Management
Procurement Chief Vows to Simplify Federal Contracting
Rung says key to curbing complexity is collaboration between agencies, industry.
Oversight
Changing Who Runs the Senate Won't Fix Washington
As with Obama in 2012, there will be no mandate for the GOP should Republicans win the upper chamber this year.
Management
Fixing the Useless Federal Program Inventory
To cut duplicative programs, agencies have to know how to count them first.
Route Fifty
However Americans Vote on Marijuana Today, It’s 2016 That Really Matters
Three states have something on the ballot Tuesday.
Management
Why Do Workers Feel So Unhappy?
Just one-fifth of employees report believing that their workplaces strongly value them.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How to Shame America Into Voting Today
Report cards and flyers might help.
Nextgov
Attention, HHS: Don’t Do What Australia Did with Its Online Health Exchange
Down under, a government-administered health exchange accidentally exposed consumer data online.
Employee Policy
Union calls for stronger safeguards on anniversary of TSA officer's death
The American Federation of Government Employees renewed its call for the creation of a new Transportation Security Administration law enforcement unit on the one-year anniversary of the shooting death of a transportation security officer (TSO) at a Los Angeles International Airport terminal.
Pay
CFC starting out on positive note
Early reports from the field seem to indicate that charitable giving to this year's Combined Federal Campaign has improved over last year.
Benefits
VA home loans reach 21 million
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that its Home Loan Program has reached a new milestone—with 21 million home loans guaranteed since the Home Loan Guaranty program was established in 1944 under the GI Bill.
Route Fifty
Seattle Looks to Create Comprehensive Digital Privacy Standards
Officials in Washington state’s largest city say they’re the first to undertake such a detailed assessment of open data protocols.
Route Fifty
Repurposed Navy Installation in Maine Looks for a More Firm Financial Footing
Federal stimulus dollars jump-started the Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park. Now it’s looking to blend public, private and nonprofit funding for the long haul.
Oversight
10 Races Federal Employees Should Watch on Election Day
Senate, House, gubernatorial and mayoral races that will impact feds in 2015 and beyond.
Nextgov