Employee Policy
City carrier sentenced in mail theft
A U.S. District Court judge late last month sentenced a former Golden, Colo., mail carrier to two years probation for mail theft, according to the Justice Department
Employee Policy
VA looks to award new system by end of fiscal year
Officials say the Department of Veterans Affairs could award a patient-scheduling contract by the end of the fiscal year.
Pay
IRS targeted for cuts
The House Appropriations Committee this week released a fiscal 2015 appropriations bill that slashes funding for the Internal Revenue Service.
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IRS Emails Wouldn’t Have Vanished in the Cloud
‘It’s an interesting window into how far we still have to go,’ industry official says.
Defense
Obama Tells Congressional Leaders He Won’t Seek Authority on Next Steps on Iraq
There was no outrage from top Republicans following a critical meeting on the unfolding crisis.
Defense
Iraq Could Split, Says Former CIA Head
Mike Morell thinks a democratic, unified Iraq is unlikely to emerge from current chaos.
Management
OMB Wants Agencies to Move Beyond Measuring Performance
Long-term focus should be on taking action to improve operations, official says.
Pay & Benefits
COLA On Track to Be Bigger in 2015
The exact cost-of-living adjustment for next year won’t be revealed until October, but retirees could receive an increase of more than 1.7 percent.
Management
How Much Money Have the Obama Administration’s Regulations Really Saved?
OMB’s estimate of $200 billion annually draws mixed reactions.
Management
Senators Want a Proper Count of Intelligence Contractors
Agencies need to know 'who is working for them and why,' oversight chairman says.
Insights
Is Your Agency Sacrificing Mobility for the Sake of Security?
To realize the benefits of mobile technology, federal agencies will need to strike a balance, employing new technologies and innovative deployment models to give their workforce the flexibility they need with security they can trust.
Defense One
Iraq War Veterans In Congress Mostly Urge Caution
Congress’s 17 Iraq veterans fought together, but they’re divided on another military intervention as Iraq’s security deteriorates. By Molly O’Toole
Insights
The Top 3 Challenges Limiting Mobility in the Federal Workplace
Technological, cultural, and budgetary hurdles are straining the goal of a digital and mobile federal workforce. What is your agency doing to meet the challenge?
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VA Expects Award of New Patient-Scheduling Contract by September
Anticipates lengthy transition from old to new system.
Oversight
The Government Has a Proud, Long History of Reforming Washington's Football Team
Wednesday's decision by the U.S. Patent Office is just the latest.
Management
Americans Might Eat Less Salt Under New FDA Guidelines
The long-awaited guidelines will be voluntary.
Defense
Obama's Foreign Policy Approval Rating Is Lower Than Ever
The numbers come from a new poll conducted by NBC and the Wall Street Journal.
Oversight
As Bills Pile Up, Congress Starts Contemplating a Lame Duck Session
After the July 4 recess, only 28 legislative days will be left.
Oversight
Why Cantor's Downfall Is Bad News for EPA
Loss has put a critic of the agency's smog standards in position to keep fighting them from the top.
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