Management
Are Unions the Big Problem at Veterans Affairs?
The largest VA employees union rebuts columnist’s attack on “official time.”
Oversight
Should the Government Force Food-Stamp Users to Eat Better?
New research shows that a soda ban would reduce obesity and type 2 diabetes.
Management
Democrats Also Want to Make It Easier to Fire VA Execs
Democratic bill attempts to ensure due process, while Republican says some employees deserve prison.
Pay & Benefits
Thrift Savings Plan Funds Move Back to Black in May
The S Fund emerged from the red, increasing 1.52 percent last month.
Management
Are You a Segmenter or an Integrator?
Work-life balance is a myth, but it still helps to set boundaries.
Management
Program to Pay Afghan Police Through Mobile Money Transfers Could Curb Corruption
Such systems prevent locals from siphoning off portions of the salaries.
Nextgov
Secret Service Software Will 'Detect Sarcasm' in Social Media Users
'Sentiment analysis' and 'access to historical Twitter data' among the requirements.
Defense
Why There Are So Few POWs From Today's Wars
Americans are taken captive at a much lower rate than in past conflicts.
Defense
Bergdahl's Release Upsets Soldiers Who Saw Him as a Deserter
Bergdahl was reportedly seized by the Taliban in 2009, after he left the camp where he was stationed, without authorization.
Defense
How Donald Rumsfeld Complicated Eric Shinseki's Last Administration Exit
The George W. Bush defense team did not give the Vietnam veteran the respect he deserved.
Nextgov
More Snowden Leaks: NSA Intercepting Millions of Facial Images
The agency declined to say if it also retrieves images from social media.
Management
How to Stop Technology From Stealing Your Sleep
Here are three technologies (ironically) to help curb your gadget use and get a better night’s rest.
Management
3 Myths That Cripple Acquisition: No. 2 Reforming Acquisition Will Fix It
Layering changes onto an outdated system just won’t work.
News
At Least Eric Shinseki Didn’t Get Choked by the President
That was the fate suffered by the first head of the Veterans Bureau.
Defense
Debate Begins Over Wisdom of Prisoner Swap that Freed American P.O.W.
Critics say the deal could endanger American soldiers for years to come.
Management
Behind Eric Shinseki's Downfall
The VA secretary who was looking for a second chance after Iraq was undone by an overwhelmed health system and Washington's hyper-partisan health care politics.
Management
Intel Community Whistleblowers Enter the Post-Snowden Era
Ombudsman runs “robust” training on how to report wrongdoing-- contractors included.
Management