Retirement
OPM trims retirement claims backlog in March
The Office of Personnel Management received slightly more retirement claims in March than it had anticipated, but kept its inventory of backlogged claims in check by processing more claims than it had forecast.
Employee Policy
Federal employment continues to shrink
The federal government shed around 9,700 jobs overall last month, according to preliminary numbers from the Bureau Labor Statistics.
Employee Policy
State Department to publish nominees' bona fides online
The labor union that represents members of the Foreign Service last week said it has come to an agreement with the administration through which the State Department will publish details on the qualifications of ambassadorial nominees on its website.
Defense One
Gen. Allen: It’s Time Obama Commits To Staying in Afghanistan
Former war commander Gen. John Allen says the successful vote in Afghanistan shows why the U.S. can’t abandon the country now. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Defense One
The Military Must Hunt Corruption, Not Just Terrorists
Too often, strategists don’t see corruption for what it really is: a national security threat. Read the first in a new exclusive series. By Sarah Chayes
Defense
U.S. Nuclear Lab Wraps Up Security Update 'Under Budget,' Despite Surprise Costs
Earliest cost estimate was far greater than a projection NNSA adopted later on.
News
Lawmaker: We Deserve a Pay Raise
At least one congressman thinks legislators cannot 'live decently' on their current salaries.
Management
Federal Agencies Shed 10,000 Jobs in March
The federal workforce has shrunk significantly in the past two years.
Management
The Shrinking Federal Workforce, In One Chart
Sequestration and the resulting hiring freezes have taken a toll over the past two years.
Management
Federal Hiring Forecast: A Perfect Storm
Retirements are booming, and the competition for talent just got tougher.
Management
Competency Assessments of Would-Be Ambassadors Will Now be Public
State Department will post copies right after the White House submits the nomination.
Nextgov
Sometimes the Best Big Data Questions Raise the Biggest Privacy Concerns
For social scientists, big data has its limits.
Oversight
On April 10 a House Committee Will Decide If Ex-IRS Official Flouted Congress
House Oversight chairman proceeds with contempt of Congress vote over Democratic objections.
Tech
Consumer Protection Chief: Efforts to Reach (the Many) People Who Don’t Read the Federal Register Are Working
Cordray tells bar association experiment in online public comment will expand.
Management
5 Rules of Etiquette That Still Apply in the Workplace
As personal and professional time run together, some habits are better left at home.
Nextgov
Is It Time to Make Cyber Jobs a National Imperative?
'We have uncoordinated initiatives, but not a national strategy coupled with a national program,' executive says.
Defense
Two Senators, Two Different Lessons from a General's Sexual Assault Case
Case became a lightning rod during chain-of-command debates in Congress.
Nextgov
NASA Wants You to Play Its Satellite Moon-Crash Guessing Game
When will a satellite go splat on the moon? Guess now and you could be a winner.
Defense
You Don't Have to See Combat to Get PTSD From War
Even though the Fort Hood shooter didn't fight while in Iraq, he still could have developed post-traumatic stress disorder.
Management