Oversight
Republican House Keeps IRS in its Crosshairs
Bills related to targeting controversy include one to restrict use of personal email.
Management
VA Will Increase Pay for New Docs, Dentists
Incoming physicians could earn between $20,000 and $35,000 more annually as part of major recruitment effort.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Approves Bill to Default New Hires Into Riskier, Higher Yielding TSP Fund
Both houses have approved separate bills to automatically enroll new feds in a lifecycle fund.
Defense One
Petraeus, Crocker Support Plan To Arm and Train Syrian Rebels
In a letter to Congress, the former ‘dream team’ of the Iraq War is backing a plan to train and equip Syrian rebels. By Ben Watson
Defense
OMB Points to Progress on Security Clearance Reform
Agencies are pursuing 'continuous evaluation' of clearance holders, among other improvements.
Insights
A Telework Option May Help Agencies Compete For Talent
Although management and security challenges remain, mobility could be key for attracting innovative employees.
Insights
Why U.S. Drone Policy Foreshadows the Defense Reform Challenge Ahead
Adapting to a more commercialized defense acquisition process will pit DoD's efforts to maintain control over intellectual property against the pressures of the global marketplace.
Defense
Erosion of DOD’s Technical Workforce Has Broad Consequences
The military risks losing skilled scientists and engineers who aren't driven by profit.
Route Fifty
Important Lessons From Sacramento’s Cellphone Waste Report
Auditor finds nearly $300,000 in unnecessary wireless device usage, plenty of potential savings and recommends changes.
Management
Agoraphobia and the Telecommuter
How working from home enabled one woman's mental illness to flourish.
Tech
House OKs Bill Mandating More Firings of Misbehaving Federal Employees
Measure would also require preservation of certain text messages from feds' personal cell phones.
Management
Obama Warns Ebola Outbreak Is 'Spiraling Out of Control'
The president said the disease could infect hundreds of thousands of people if it isn't stopped, but the chances of it hitting the U.S. remain "extremely low."
Defense
Senator Tries to Help Frustrated Military Drivers With #OopsWeLostYourCar
One senator is on a quest to help soldiers find their vehicles, which are being held up as they move overseas.
Defense
America's Top General Says Half of Iraqi Army Is Basically Useless
Martin Dempsey says that nearly half of the Iraqi army is too heavily populated with Shiite fighters to credibly confront ISIS.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Frustrations of Hillary Clinton
The former Secretary of State is not in Iowa for the steak.
Management
Travel Tips for the Mindful Road Warrior
How to eat, sleep and be wary on business trips.
Employee Policy
House approves bill to expedite SES firings
The House passed legislation that would make it easier to fire federal senior executives.
Employee Policy
Records accountability legislation clears House
The House approved a bill that would clear the way to fire federal employees who have intentionally destroyed official records, including messages sent on official email accounts.
Benefits