Oversight
Play of the Day: The Only Correct Military Move for Iraq
The U.S. sends 300 military advisers to Iraq.
Insights
Unifying Communications for a More Connected Government
By shifting from a device-centric to a user-centric model of communications, government organizations can better meet user needs and increase overall productivity.
Employee Policy
Fewer feds fired
Private-sector employers fire employees at a rate almost six times higher than that of the federal government.
Benefits
OPM urges agencies to increase mental health awareness
The Office of Personnel Management last week issued a memo to heads of departments and agencies urging them to help raise mental health awareness in the workplace.
Employee Policy
Senate bill would increase IRS funding
A Senate subcommittee on June 24 marked up fiscal 2015 appropriations legislation that would provide more than $11.5 billion in funding for the Internal Revenue Service—an increase of $236 million over the fiscal 2014 funding level for the agency.
Nextgov
Lockheed Clinches $82.5 Million Sole-Source Cyber Range Deal
The defensewide system for simulating hacks depends on the contractor’s source code and expertise.
Defense One
A Victory in the Battle Against Mass Destruction
There are still plenty of things to be worried about, but one thing is clear: securing and destroying Syria's known chemical weapons stockpile was a major victory. By Joseph Cirincione and Geoffrey Wilson.
Nextgov
'Why-Fi' or 'Wiffy'? How Americans Pronounce Common Tech Terms
More than 30 percent of us say "meme" as "me-me" ... and other findings from a new survey.
Management
Two Minutes That Will Make You Feel More Relaxed
If your feeling stressed, here’s one way to rest and digest.
Pay & Benefits
White House Continues to Expand Benefits to Same-Sex Federal Couples
Obama administration looks to finalize gay feds and veterans’ access to benefits.
Oversight
In No Mood For Trophies
You could say that if Obama were a stock, he would have a very narrow trading range.
Management
Julian Castro is Obama's Newest Climate Denizen
If confirmed as HUD chief, Castro will be responsible for a $1 billion program to help areas hit by natural disasters rebuild and plan for climate change.
News
DoJ to Federal Judge: Dismiss Insane Clown Posse's Lawsuit
Justice doesn't want to be in the business of fighting Juggalos.
Pay & Benefits
White House Urges Agencies to Expand Telework, Other Workplace Flexibilities
President Obama wants the federal government to be a model for the American workforce.
Management
Special Counsel Faults VA’s Reports on Quality of Patient Care
Acting secretary responds to whistleblowers with 14-day medical office review.
Oversight
House Panel Moves Postal Service Closer to Eliminating Saturday Mail Delivery
Appropriations subcommittee removes longstanding legislative language requiring six-day schedule.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Change TSP Default Settings to More Lucrative Funds
Senate panel on Wednesday will consider legislation that would automatically enroll new feds into one of the lifecyle funds.
Management