Defense
Pentagon’s Sole-Source Contracts Continue to Dwindle, Says GAO
Army is top awarder of work to disadvantaged businesses.
Oversight
Lawmaker Demands Answers on a Highly-Paid, Do-Nothing IRS Employee
Attack is the latest in a string of criticisms about the use of “official time” for union business.
Defense
President Obama Honors the Families of 9/11 Victims
"Your love is the ultimate rebuke to the hatred of those who attacked us that bright blue morning."
Pay & Benefits
How to Pick a Financial Adviser
What to do if you need help in setting and meeting your retirement goals.
Management
Homeland Security Outfits Homes for Ariz. Employees With Fancy Countertops, Walk-in Pantries
Customs and border agency paid a premium for land and unnecessary amenities, watchdog says.
Pay & Benefits
IRS Can Now Withdraw Money from Your TSP Account to Collect on Tax Debts
Final rule aims to fix "loophole" that benefited federal employees.
Management
Veterans and the Environment Are Winners in Latest Agency Management Efforts
OMB director touts progress toward agency performance goals.
Management
Networking Can Make People Feel Physically Dirty
Research shows schmoozing for career growth can make your skin crawl—literally. It doesn't have to be that way.
Management
Former FBI Director Will Review NFL's Handling of Ray Rice Incident
The investigation will be independent, overseen by two owners not directly involved in the Rice incident.
Defense
Should the U.S. Revoke Passports of Americans Fighting for ISIS?
Several lawmakers say that’s essential to keeping them from attacking U.S. soil.
Tech
Here's What Congress Tweeted While Obama Was Asking for Their Support Against ISIL
On Twitter, Congress's reaction during and immediately after the speech was either disparaging, supportive, or completely off-topic.
Management
Cutting Red Tape: It's Time to Sweat the Small Stuff
Large program waste is easy to see, but don't overlook the daily complexities.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Prerecorded Reaction To The President's Speech
Stephen Colbert had some thoughts hours before Obama spoke.
Management
The Complete Guide to Having a Productive Weekend
Rest up and stay away from monotony are just two of the tips.
Defense One
Islamic State Unites Congress, But Lawmakers Diverge on the Way Forward
The Islamic State may have provoked rare unity in a dysfunctional Congress -- but lawmakers’ support for Obama’s strategy comes with crucial caveats. By Molly O’Toole
Employee Policy
Union calls on lawmakers to void court decision
The head of the National Treasury Employees Union used a hearing on the treatment of whistleblowers to reiterate support for legislation introduced nearly a year ago that would restore due process rights to certain federal employees.
Pay
VA workers to protest at regional headquarters
While commending Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald for his work to renew and improve the department's focus on veterans, one union is organizing a protest to call attention to what it says is poor treatment of low-wage workers within one of the department's 21 regional Veterans Integrated Service Networks.
Employee Policy
CFC launches online universal giving tool
Combined Federal Campaign donors now have access to a new online tool to help them retrieve information on the CFC-approved charities across the country to which they can now give though a new "universal giving" feature launched this season.
News