Benefits
How about a four-day weekend?
A few feds are at it again, launching a petition on the White House's "We the People" website to try to convince President Obama to issue an executive order giving federal employees the day after Christmas off.
Employee Policy
Union sues USDA over new poultry inspection rules
The American Federation of Government Employees this week filed a lawsuit against the Department of Agriculture to block implementation of a new poultry inspection system that replaces most federal inspectors with processing plant employees.
Defense
The CDC Is Not Messing Around With Its New Rules for Protective Ebola Gear
The agency has a new, extensive process for donning protective wear in U.S. hospitals.
Defense One
Here Are Some Robots We Could Use To Fight Ebola in Africa
A robotic helping hand could fight Ebola from a safe distance. By Patrick Tucker
Defense
CDC To Award $1.8 Million to Fight Ebola
Money will go to nonprofit network of public health organizations in Africa.
Defense
VA Moves to Prevent Veteran Violence Over Disability Claims
To curtail confusion, the department wants to change when veterans can view the results of their disability exam online.
Defense
The Gary Hart Renaissance
John Kerry is sending his fellow would-be president to Northern Ireland as an envoy in the latest round of peace talks.
Nextgov
VA Introduces 'Google-like' Medical Record Search Functions
The new user interface includes patient “newsfeed."
Route Fifty
Video: Implementing Smart City Policies Amid Dismal Fiscal Conditions
Watch local-level leaders discuss how innovation can bloom despite daunting financial challenges.
Defense
Why the New Ebola Airport Screenings Won't Work
Tighter travel restrictions were announced Tuesday, but the power of these preventive measures is limited.
Management
The Introverted Face
People put serious weight on judgments of character based on facial structure alone.
Oversight
The US Government Actually Stood Up To a Would-be Corporate Tax Dodger
The Obama administration tightened the rules for companies seeking to complete tax inversion moves.
Pay & Benefits
Pentagon Delays Until April Changes to Autism Coverage for Military Kids
Department is holding off on cutting reimbursement rates for one-on-one therapy after families complained.
Nextgov
IRS Agrees It Wastes Money on Software -- But Not That Much
Agency CTO disputes IG findings but agrees to manage licenses better.
News
Feds Send Obama an Early Christmas Wish: An Extra Day Off
We the People Petition asks the president to make Friday, Dec. 26 a holiday, creating a four-day weekend.
Route Fifty
‘Cascadia Playbook’ Is Helping Oregon Prep for Major Subduction Megathrust Quake
Watch how the state is using a “living document” for its future response to a 9.0-plus magnitude disaster.
Management
Does CDC Need More Authority to Enforce Its Own Ebola Protocols?
The agency must rely on hospitals to follow its guidance, and OSHA to enforce the rules.
Management
Homeland Security Announces Travel Restrictions to Stall Ebola Outbreak
Flights between the U.S. and Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Guinea will now require additional screenings.
Management