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IT Reform Stripped From Defense Bill
Lawmakers predict a stand-alone version of the bill will pass both chambers in 2014.
Defense One
So When Does the U.S. Really Need Afghanistan to Sign the Troop Deal?
Obama administration officials still want a troop deal in Afghanistan in place by the end of the year, but want and need are two different things. By Stephanie Gaskell
Pay & Benefits
Leadership Turnover or Pay Freeze: What's to Blame for Low Morale at DHS?
Lawmakers and employee reps debate the root cause of poor rankings on job satisfaction.
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Congress to Defense and VA: Give Us a Plan for Integrating Health Records by February
Defense authorization bill calls for a single or interoperable electronic health record for the two departments.
Management
Nuclear Commission’s New Office Lease Will Shrink Footprint
GSA and House panel approve shared space with FDA in Maryland.
Nextgov
This Group Could Make (or Break?) FOIA Reform
A new advisory committee could be a boon for requesters -- if agencies play ball.
Management
The Caffeine-Free Guide to Staying Sharp at Work
Alternative ways to receive a physical and mental boost.
Oversight
Senator Begins Uphill Task of Resurrecting Obama Reorganization Plan
Overseas development and trade agencies defend their unique missions.
Oversight
Where the Savings in the Budget Deal Will Come From
Federal employee pension reforms aren't the only source of savings in the plan.
Oversight
Republican Senators Say Budget Will Pass
Sticking point is that the agreement lifts the spending caps set in the 2011 Budget Control Act.
Management
What Machiavelli Could Have Learned From Mandela
Meeting force with grace is one more lesson from a legacy of unmatched leadership.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The 12 Days of Obamacare
Late night pundits take on Obamacare with music.
Pay & Benefits
Mixed Reviews for Proposed Pension Contribution Hikes
Unions, lawmakers disagree on merits of compromise budget deal.
Defense One
Why Congress Should Fully Fund the VA in Advance
Congress is about to fail America’s veterans if they don’t tackle these bills this year, and fund the full VA in advance. By Alexander Nicholson
Management
Black Supremacist No Longer Works for Homeland Security
Ayo Kimathi had moonlighted running a website calling for race war.
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Issa Charges Sebelius with Criminal Obstruction of HealthCare.gov Investigation
The House oversight chairman says the government can’t bar contractors from cooperating with his investigation.
Management
The Most Overused Buzzwords on LinkedIn in 2013
"Patient" joins "driven," "creative" and "responsible."
Management
It's Better to Start Your Career in a Recession
People who graduated during economic recessions were more satisfied with their jobs than people who graduated in better economic circumstances.
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VA Offers Conflicting Accounts of Claims System's 'Spontaneous' Shutdowns
IG says VBMS issues were reported as recently as August.
Pay & Benefits