Defense One
You Can’t Fight Terrorists By Partnering With Guys Like Maliki
The U.S. needs to choose better counterterrorism partners than the likes of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. By Michael J. Quigley
Defense One
If the Pentagon Buys Less, It Needs to Invest More
If the military is supposed to use the peace to prepare for the next war, it has to spend more on research & development. By Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Col. Tom Harrison
Nextgov
The Pattern in CDC's Mishandling of Anthrax, Bird Flu and Botulism
Multiple incidents reveal inadequate culture of safety.
Defense
Los Alamos Gets 'Inadequate' Safety Rating from Energy Dept.
Facility had 38 nuclear criticality safety infractions in the last fiscal year and received an overall performance rating of "does not meet expectations."
Nextgov
How Cyber Scary Is It Outside Today?
Nextgov's new iPhone app measures threat levels for every sector and dissects daily hacks.
Pay & Benefits
House OKs Bill Allowing 1 Percent Pay Raise, Despite Obama Veto Threat
White House objects to cuts to IRS and its own staffers' salaries.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Announces More Flexibility for Dental and Vision Coverage
Next month certain employees will be able to enroll for benefits or switch plans outside of Open Season.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Officials Want You to Know the Consequences of Tapping Your Account for a Loan
Public service announcement looks at the costs and benefits of borrowing against retirement funds.
Management
Why Government Fails So Often
Analyzing programs that falter in an effort to lay the groundwork for success.
Nextgov
Bitcoin Could Become Gold Standard at Ft. Knox Florist
Petals and Blooms, located inside the military base, accepts the e-currency for online purchases.
Management
Can Creativity Be Learned?
Prevailing theories on creativity focus on methodology, or amount of practice. But new studies suggest artistic talent may be more hard-wired than we thought.
Defense
Don't Expect the VA to Improve Overnight
The acting secretary says the agency can turn the corner in two years, but it will need a lot more money.
Defense
First Nurse Refuses to Force Feed Guantanamo Bay Prisoners
A Navy nurse refused to force feed inmates on hunger strike, a prisoner at the facility told his lawyer.
Route Fifty
Open Gov Backers Launch ‘Free Law’ Group
Officials in New York City, D.C., San Francisco, Chicago and Boston hope other jurisdictions join their movement.
News
Lawsuit Alleges DEA Will Trade Crack For Help on Investigations
Man is seeking damages for "severe emotional and physical harm."
Management
UPDATED: One Chart Tracking the Many Ways Congress Wants to Fix VA
Conference committee is still ironing out reforms, but momentum may be slowing.
Management
Hey Boss, People Aren’t Machines
Motivation evaporates when executives ignore their employees’ ideas.
Nextgov
Why a Detection-Centric Approach to Cybersecurity is the Wrong Path for Federal
While detection is a key aspect of any complete program, a logical approach shows prevention is always preferred.
Route Fifty