Oversight
Senate Backs Extension of Pilot Program Expanding Whistleblowers' Court Options
Bill now heads to President Obama’s desk.
Defense
Too Little Is Known About Vets’ Troubles, Watchdog Finds
Despite new transition programs, VA still struggles to deliver help.
Nextgov
Archives Hackathon Wants to Make Wikipedia Even Better
Everyone’s invited to the Open Government WikiHack later this month.
Management
The Complete Guide to Being on Time
Don't overload your schedule and make better use of your time.
Oversight
George W. Bush Never Wanted To Be a 'Wartime President'
Bush offered recollections of the 2001 terrorist attacks during a luncheon in Cleveland.
Defense
ISIS Is at Least Twice as Big as We First Thought It Was
CIA report estimates the group has 20,000 to 31,500 fighters across Iraq and Syria.
Defense
Russia's Militarization of the North Pole Has U.S. Lawmakers on Edge
Moscow is beefing up its military presence in the Arctic region at a faster rate than any other polar nation.
Management
Nothing’s Fair About Obama’s Fair Pay Order
Industry group says the president’s executive order will result in blacklisting some of the best firms for minor infractions.
Management
3 Ways to Keep Stress From Poisoning Your Work Environment
Don’t lead your team to the breaking point.
Oversight
Play of the Day: President Obama Goes Full Tarantino
Obama looks to destroy and degrade the Islamic State.
Route Fifty
Should Colorado Restrict Interstate Truck Traffic to Help Its Ski Industry?
I-70's terrible traffic could drag down mountain resort communities.
Management
Will Congress Save the U.S. Postal Service?
A behind-the-scenes look at lawmakers’ inability to move forward on a desperately-needed overhaul.
Retirement
Final rule lets IRS recover delinquent taxes from TSP accounts
The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board issued a final rule Sept. 10 that allows the IRS to tap into Thrift Savings Plan accounts to recover delinquent federal taxes.
Employee Policy
Fed law enforcement rules the day in LA money laundering sweep
Federal agencies took center stage Sept. 10 as they executed a massive sweep through the Fashion District in downtown Los Angeles to take down major drug money laundering operations.
Employee Policy
APWU settlement converts custodial support to career status
The American Postal Workers Union reported on its website that it signed a major settlement with the U.S. Postal Service in July that required the conversion of all maintenance craft postal support employees (PSEs) to career status.
Management
They Crossed the Border as Unaccompanied Minors to Reunite With Their Mom
"I was very, very scared. I came with people I didn't know."
Nextgov
Things Can Go Kaboom When a Defense Contractor's 3-D Printer Gets Hacked
Military vendors that print with metal powders should heed forthcoming NIST security standards.
Defense One
The Military Just Asked Harvard To Make Them a Spider-Man Suit
How science is turning soldiers into superheroes. By Patrick Tucker
Oversight
Lawmakers Are Still Finding New Ways to Punish VA Employees
House panel looks to reform performance management and limit bonuses for VA workers.
Oversight