Pay & Benefits
House Once Again Targets VA Bonuses
Lawmakers clear legislative provision that would eliminate senior executives’ performance awards in fiscal 2015.
Oversight
House Approves Sixth Consecutive Congressional Pay Freeze
Retiring lawmaker notes the provision may set a precedent that’s difficult to reverse.
Oversight
How to Fix Dysfunction in Washington
American politics suffers when Congress abdicates its proper role.
Nextgov
The FCC Chief Just Told the Cable Execs to 'Put Away Their Party Hats'
The chairman warned the industry it faces tough regulation should it abuse its newfound internet leeway.
Defense
Sexual Assault Reports Are Up 50 Percent in the Military
Jump is likely due to increased confidence in the system, not more crimes.
Defense
The Pentagon Is Reviewing Its Grooming Policies For Racial Bias
List of newly unauthorized hairstyles includes twists and other natural hairstyles popular among African American women.
Management
The Top 10 Trust Terminators
Here are some surefire ways to undermine your employees and their loyalty.
Pay
Bill would prevent scofflaw feds from receiving bonuses
Two senators have introduced a bill that would prohibit bonuses for federal employees who are not in good legal standing, or who have outstanding conduct issues at their agency.
Pay
House freezes own pay
The House has voted to freeze the pay of its members for the sixth year in a row.
Employee Policy
FEC attorney, Air Force employee disciplined in Hatch Act cases
The Office of Special Counsel this week announced the results of two Hatch Act investigations in which federal employees were found to have engaged in partisan political activity in the workplace.
Pay & Benefits
House Republicans Aren’t Budging on Military Compensation
Lawmakers want more studies and reviews.
Nextgov
OPM Innovation Lab Can't Say If It's Actually Helpful, GAO Finds
The two-year-old lab is prepping to launch several deep dive projects.
Defense
Snowden Draws Standing Ovation at 'Truth-Telling' Awards Ceremony
NSA leaker demands accountability for intelligence chief Clapper's 'lies.'
Management
15 Easy Ways to Beat Anxiety Now
Some changes throughout the day can keep you from feeling overwhelmed.
Pay & Benefits
House Members Poised to Freeze Their Pay Again, Prompting an Uncomfortable Discussion
Upcoming vote sparks debate over whether congressional salaries are high enough.
Nextgov
Feds Would Have a Hard Time Keeping Zero-Days Under Wraps
The White House has established an interagency process to vet the pros and cons of disclosing future vulnerabilities.
Nextgov
How the NSA Undermines Cybersecurity to Protect You
As part of its push for mass surveillance, the spy agency has taken steps to sabotage cybersecurity.
Defense
The State Department Warns of an 'Evolved,' Decentralized Al Qaeda
Report outlines how leadership losses in Pakistan and Afghanistan have forced the terrorist organization into an 'accelerated' splintering.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Ban Misbehaving Feds From Getting Bonuses
Bipartisan Senate legislation also includes “clawback” provision to recoup bonus money from employees violating agency policy or the law.
Oversight