Employee Policy
Senior Exec leader defends SES
The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on July 11 raised questions about the future viability of the Senior Executive Service.
Benefits
Postal unions blast closures plan
Postal unions continue to react in protest against the Postal Service’s announcement that it would resume closing “up to 82” network and mail processing facilities—beginning early in 2015.
Benefits
LGBT advocates: Feds' access to sex changes will be slow
Even though the Office of Personnel Management recently issued guidance to Federal Employees Health Benefits insurers on how to extend health coverage for sex-change surgeries, advocates do not expect feds to have immediate access to the surgeries, Politico reports.
Defense One
Why the Next 'Great War' Won't Happen on China's Doorstep
Today’s rising China is nothing like the threat that rising Germany posed to Europe in 1914. Here's why. By Michael Hunzeker and Mark Christopher
Route Fifty
Teacher Pay Battle Snags North Carolina Budget Negotiations
Lawmakers struggle to reach deal as teachers leave Tar Heel State over low salaries.
Route Fifty
Miami Mayor Faces Heat Over Library Cuts
New poll shows opposition to Gimenez plan for steep budget, staff reductions.
News
For Some Feds, Shutdown Was Baby-Making Time
Finding a (re)productive way to address a bad situation.
Defense
Brain-Damaged Veterans Kicked Out of Group Homes Thanks to Congressional Inaction
Ten brain-damaged veterans have been discharged from their special therapeutic group homes because Congress has failed to renew their rehabilitation program.
Nextgov
Hackers Piggyback Off US Marshals Leak, Unnerve Wilmer Valderrama and Contaminate Videos
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
Scheduling Business Calls Days in Advance Should Be Banned
Obsessing over scheduling serves to postpone calls that should only take minutes for days, wasting both people’s time.
Management
3 Executive Productivity Hacks That Any Leader Can Use
How to focus your limited time and attention wisely.
Defense
How to Stop Burn Pits From Becoming the Next Agent Orange
As veterans complain of health impacts from toxic fumes, advocates warn that burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan might come back to haunt the administration.
Oversight
Will Republicans Stand by the Benghazi 'Stand-Down Order' Conspiracy?
The most recent revelations from nine military officers should make it more difficult.
Pay & Benefits
Too Many Senior Executives Receive Bonuses, Lawmakers Say
Advocates say pay must be high enough to incentivize qualified professionals to join the SES ranks.
Tech
Archives Reminds IRS that Instant Messages Must be Retained
House Republicans scold commissioner for late disclosure of Lerner documents.
Route Fifty
Florida's Legislative 'Fair Districts' Still Aren't Fair
A judge ruled that GOP operatives manipulated Sunshine State voting maps.
Oversight
Darrell Issa Subpoenas Top Obama Political Aide
Oversight Committee chairman wants information about the political office the White House reopened earlier this year.
Oversight
Disgraced Congressman Randy 'Duke' Cunningham Is a Free Man Again
Cunningham had used his positions on the House Appropriations and Intelligence committees to steer lucrative contracts to those who would help him finance an extravagant lifestyle.
Defense
Pentagon’s Plan for Civilian Workforce Falls Short, GAO Finds
Notably, the Defense Department hasn’t figured out the right mix of civilian, military and contractor staff.
Management