Pay & Benefits
Deja Vu? Pentagon at Odds With Union on Its Second Attempt at Civilian Personnel Reform
Union feels 'duped' and 'boxed out' of the process for creating a new system.
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HealthCare.gov Official: Expect Glitches in November
Still, the agency responsible for the site is in a "vastly different situation," official tells Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Repeal Recent Pension Contribution Hikes
Legislation would reset all feds to pre-2013 contribution level.
Oversight
House Oversight Floats 15 Reforms to ‘Depoliticize’ IRS
Revenue Commissioner says Republicans will never be satisfied with emails turned over.
Pay & Benefits
Can You Count On Social Security?
It seems like we’ve been hearing dire predictions about its future forever.
Management
Facebook Alert: You’re Not My Friend
If you're a second cousin's high school classmate, here are some rules about using that term.
Defense
Air Force Defends Shielding Nuclear Force from Service Cutbacks
Deborah Lee James said it was necessary to have "full manning in our nuclear positions."
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Robots Will Help ID Malaysia Airlines Victims
A world leader in forensics now must quickly and accurately identify its own countrymen and international victims.
Oversight
House GOP Leaders Pull Votes on Border-Funding Package
Decision represented a major embarrassment for Speaker John Boehner and his leadership team.
Management
Obama Signs Order Boosting Federal Contract Worker Rights
President requires companies to disclose labor law violations, asks agencies to consider withholding contracts.
Defense
The CDC Just Raised Its Warning Level for U.S. Travel to Three African Countries
Risk of Ebola spreading to the U.S. is small, but officials are taking precautions.
Route Fifty
Colorado Made ‘Intelligent Decisions’ on Rollout of Legal Marijuana Market
New Brookings study details success of state’s implementation.
Management
Bullying, Threats and Chaos at Safety Agency
Chemical Safety Board Chief Rafael Moure-Eraso continues to face accusations of misconduct.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Encourages D.C.-Area Feds to Telework During Africa Summit Next Week
Aug. 4-6 event moves forward despite Ebola outbreak; is expected to cause major traffic disruptions.
Management
Requiem for a Nightmare
The fate of the FBI's J. Edgar Hoover Building—maybe the most despised structure in Washington, D.C.—is virtually sealed.
Route Fifty
City Mostly Out of Luck After Tornado Doesn't Do Enough Damage
Level of destruction doesn't meet federal standards for major help.
Management
No Matter What Anyone Tells You, Guys: Sweatpants Are Not The New Jeans
The truth is, adults look better in pants with some structure.
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