Defense

Air Force General Misused Government Limo Privileges

Pentagon watchdog finds 107 trips by Maj. Gen. Susan Mashiko were not for official business.

Pay & Benefits

Three Charts That Explain Feds' Low Morale in 2014

Most are worried the wrong people are being promoted, and confidence in leadership continues to decline.

Management

Three Former Policy Czars Offer Advice for Ebola Point Man Ron Klain

9/11, Katrina and AIDS czars share their frustrations, rewards and distaste for the title.

Defense

Republican 2016 Contenders Have Taken Positions on NSA Reform. Where Does Hillary Clinton Stand?

The answer remains elusive, but the best clues are found in her Senate voting record.

Defense

Ebola, the Ambassador and the Nurse

Samantha Power and Kaci Hickox show the diverging approaches to quarantine on the federal and state levels.

Oversight

Play of the Day: What New York Can Learn From Texas About Ebola

Dallas is now Ebola-free.

Management

7 Tips for Accommodating Your Older Staffers

How to keep seasoned veterans on the job longer.

Employee Policy

Mail handler sentenced in theft of VA meds

A former U. S. Postal Service mail handler was sentenced to 18 months in prison after being convicted of stealing thousands of dollars in medication from veterans' mail, the Justice Department said.

Retirement

Feds not maxing out TSP contributions

The firm that manages four of the five Thrift Savings Plan funds says too many feds are missing the boat by not investing enough to take full advantage of their agency's matching contributions.

Employee Policy

Military Ebola support team training simulates real thing

The special 30-member military medical team created by the Defense Department to provide as-needed emergency support for civilian response to cases of Ebola in the United States are getting leading-edge training in Texas at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Nextgov

Why Some Agencies Want a One-Size-Fits-All Policy for Mobile Devices

There are no uniform BYOD security requirements for tapping into the cloud.

Management

Take the Time to Focus In

Unlocking fond memories can help you see what other aspects of your life need attention.

Route Fifty

Lava Prompts Evacuation Advisory in Hawaiian Community

A volcano has been taking aim at a Big Island community for weeks. Now the slow-moving threat is less than 100 yards away.

Oversight

Questions and Possible Answers on the Midterm Elections

The mathematics of Senate control after the midterms is increasingly complex.

Pay & Benefits

Invest More in TSP, Says Head of World's Largest Asset Management Firm

BlackRock CEO fears employees are failing to get the most out of their retirement accounts.

Management

Will Washington Overrule Governors on Ebola Quarantines?

The White House said it was considering new federal policies after New York and New Jersey executives acted on their own.

Route Fifty

A Behind-the-Scenes Tour of How County Government Works

There are 3,069 county governments across the United States. Here's an inside look at how one of them—Waldo County in Maine—operates.

Nextgov

Anyone Ever Done This Before? Patent Office Turns to Crowdsourcing

What should the contract look like? PTO asks.

Insights

Raising Your Agency's Energy I.Q. with Smart Technologies

Putting data in the hands of federal employees can help agencies translate government-wide mandates into meaningful savings and efficiency gains.

News

What the Decline in Public Trust Means for Government

The lack of faith spreads from elected officials to federal institutions.