Pay & Benefits
Don’t Count on Higher Mass Transit Benefits Anytime Soon
Senate Republicans block bill that would have restored the benefits to their 2013 levels and privatized tax debt collection.
Management
Executive at Center of VA Patient Scheduling Debacle Resigns
Dr. Robert Petzel was the department’s undersecretary for health.
Defense
Air Force Behind on Improvements to F-22 Fighter, Auditors Find
Greater progress achieved on simultaneous modernization effort.
Management
No Matter What the Boss Says About Flextime, Get to Work Early
Flex-time is not as flexible as you might think.
Defense
John Kerry Is Pretty Sure Assad Is Still Attacking With Chemicals
Evidence suggests the Syrian president has been using chlorine in attacks on rebel forces and civilians in recent months.
Nextgov
Why Are So Many Army and VA Contracts Protested?
An electronic docketing system could simplify the process of disputing procurement decisions.
Defense
The 10 U.S. Cities Where Dogs Are Most Likely to Attack Mail Carriers
Houston, Los Angeles and Cleveland top the list.
Nextgov
One Airman's Journey From Linguist to Cyber Warrior
Programs like the Cyber Warrior Scholarship and the post-9/11 GI Bill are helping veterans transition into cyber jobs.
Oversight
For Democrats, VA Problems Pose a Real Political Threat
The burgeoning scandal at VA may have legs.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Breaking Up With America
Russia won't bring our astronauts to the International Space Station.
Management
Why Leaders Need to Learn How to Get Angry Without Being Stupid
Three ways to avoid crossing the line.
Employee Policy
Military pharmacy employee sentenced in drug theft conspiracy
A Maryland man was sentenced to five years in prison for conspiring to steal prescription drugs from two federal military hospitals in the Washington, D.C., area.
Employee Policy
Union says USPS cut back business hours to support Staples pilot
A labor group says that the U.S. Postal Service is closing post offices earlier to force customers to use new postal counters in Staples office supply stores.
Employee Policy
Shinseki says VA forced out thousands of poor performers
Veterans Affairs Secretary told a Senate panel May 15 that the department forced out thousands of employees over the past two years for disciplinary reasons.
Defense
President Obama Dedicates the 9/11 Museum to the Man in the Red Bandanna
Museum opens to the public Monday.
Defense
Even If We Find Them, It's Unclear Whether Military Forces Can 'Bring Back Our Girls'
A Defense Department official said Thursday that the Nigerian military is unwilling to take on Boko Haram.
Pay & Benefits
Test Your Retirement Readiness
This quiz will tell you whether you’re retirement ready, on your way, beyond the beginning, or just getting started.
Defense One
Don't Blame China for Territorial Disputes, Says Top General Visiting Pentagon
China is 'a peaceful, cordial and civilized lion,' argued Gen. Fang Fenghui, the People's Liberation Army’s top officer, during a Pentagon visit on Thursday. By Ben Watson
Defense
Commission Will Ask Military Service Members Which Benefits They Want Cut
Review board will survey former and current members for their thoughts on compensation.
Pay & Benefits