Oversight
Obama on Border-Crisis Fix: 'This Can Get Done Next Week'
President urges congressional leaders to quickly approve a $3.7 billion plan for border security.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Odd Side Effect of Colorado Legalizing Pot
Obama met some some interesting people in Denver.
Nextgov
97 Percent of Key Industries Doubt Security Compliance Can Defy Hackers
Utilities and energy companies are more focused on preventing downtime than thwarting breaches.
Employee Policy
OSC resolves two Hatch Act cases
The Office of Special Counsel said two Hatch Act cases referred to the organization by federal agencies have been resolved with "significant disciplinary action against federal employees."
Employee Policy
Defense, security-focused agencies accounted for most FY13 hiring
The federal government hired about 77,000 new employees during the last fiscal year, with about four out of five hired by defense and security-related agencies, according to hiring statistics analyzed by the Partnership for Public Service.
Employee Policy
Hackers broke into OPM databases
Chinese hackers gained access to some Office of Personnel Management databases, apparently seeking files of those who have applied for top secret security clearances.
Management
The Federal Government Lost 40,000 More Employees Than It Gained Last Year
Most new hires are going to the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments.
Nextgov
Why It Costs $1.7 Billion to Computerize Immigration Forms
USCIS awards new contract to turn around long-delayed digital casework system.
Management
Agencies’ $106 Billion in Improper Payments an Ongoing Briar Patch
Pentagon, HHS and IRS cite progress on prevention, new bid to detect fraud.
Route Fifty
Seattle Seeks to Save Its Bus System
King County, Washington, is out of transit-funding tricks, so officials in its largest city are taking action.
Management
Your P.O. Box Just Got More Expensive
Price hike has not attracted wide attention amid the outcry over the agency's push to close or downsize more than 80 mail-processing facilities nationwide after January.
Pay & Benefits
The Benefits Federal Employees Love Most
Retirement and health plans rate well; some other perks are drawing very little interest.
Oversight
The Republican Divide Over Whether to Sue or Impeach Obama
House Speaker John Boehner rejected Sarah Palin's scorched earth approach to the border crisis.
Nextgov
Surprise! The Air Force May Have Already Developed Its Next Bomber
A new report suggests the aircraft may already be headed for production.
Management
Study: Coping Poorly With Stress Means Worse Sleep
Drinking, drugs, and distracting yourself with TV are linked with a higher risk for insomnia. But so is giving up on dealing with your problems.
Management
At USPS, Making Every Mile Count . . . More
Advertising on postal trucks could be one way to raise much-needed revenue.
News
This Guy Definitely Has the Strangest Federal Job
NASA’s designated smeller sniffs out obnoxious odors so astronauts don’t have to.
Management
'Raghead' Slur in Snowden Leak Prompts White House Call for Discrimination Review
The use of such inflammatory language is 'unacceptable and inconsistent with NSA policy and core values,' an agency spokeswoman said.
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