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

EEOC Wants Ideas on How to Improve Federal Hiring of Disabled People

Commission asks whether agencies should have annual hiring goals.