News
USPS Is Recruiting a Firer-in-Chief
The “RIF administrator” will be tasked with issuing layoffs.
Oversight
Blocking the Vote in Congress
A big country has big problems—but the systematic failure of congressional leadership is making them impossible to tackle.
Defense
The Afghan Military’s Tracking of U.S.-Supplied Weapons Is Sloppy at Best
Watchdog warns that incomplete inventory could help arming of insurgents.
Nextgov
British Activist Lauri Love Accused of Hacking Deltek
Breach occurred July 2013, but the government market research firm didn’t realize it until eight months later.
Management
Contractors Group Would Restructure White House Procurement Shop
Professional Services Council adds to mix of proposals to reform acquisition workforce.
Route Fifty
Voluntary Water Reductions Aren’t Effective in California
New poll shows 75 percent of state residents support mandatory cutbacks.
Management
How to Overcome Your Fear of Thinking
Three ways to focus on tough challenges without having a panic attack.
Defense
Congress Reaches Deal on Firing VA Senior Execs Immediately
Bill adds $12 billion in new funding for VA personnel and facilities.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Panel OKs 1 Percent Pay Raise for Troops and Defense Civilians
The House-passed version of the fiscal 2015 Defense spending bill supports a 1.8 percent pay boost for service members.
Defense
Russian Officials Continue to Believe All U.S. Intelligence Evidence is 'Fake'
The Kremlin's Defense Ministry doubts the veracity the recently-released US satellite images.
Management
Congress Tries to Cram in Border Response, VA Reforms Before Summer Recess
Hurdles remain before legislators leave for the summer.
Defense
How to Swindle Soldiers
A new report from ProPublica highlights three companies that have made a business out of suing service members.
Defense
Millions in Tax Debt Won’t Stop You from Qualifying for a Pentagon Security Clearance
83,000 contractors and feds owing a total of $730 million in unpaid taxes are eligible for clearances at Defense.
Oversight
The Most Famous Whistleblowers on Why They Leaked
Daniel Ellsberg and Edward Snowden on accountability in government.
Management
Five Lessons to Learn From The Wall Street Career of Ace Greenberg
Hard work beat a degree and other notes from the giant.
Defense
How Military Guns Make the Civilian Market
The U.S. Army plans to select a new standard-issue handgun. If history is a guide, similar pistols will soon start appearing at gun stores and crime scenes near you.
Management
EPA Chief Won't Ditch the Waters Rule, But She Is Digging for Answers
Gina McCarthy is reaching out to critics in the farm community and pledging to respond to their concerns.
Oversight
House GOP Leaders Prepare to Swap Titles—and Office Space
A reminder about the Capitol: "Nothing is more important here to people than real estate."
Nextgov
Hacker Breached NOAA Satellite Data from Contractor’s PC
Watchdog says it's a bad idea for personnel to access NOAA systems using personal computers
Oversight