Pay & Benefits
Feds Appeal Furloughs in Droves
Board protecting feds from mistreatment struggles to keep up with unprecedented wave of cases.
Defense
Ex-CIA Agent Convicted of Kidnapping Terror Suspects Is Arrested in Panama
Arrest opens the possibility he could be sent to prison for an 'extraordinary rendition.'
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Continue to Press Pentagon on Furloughs
Legality of furloughing civilian employees at working capital funds questioned.
Oversight
Liz Cheney Pledges to Stamp Out the Last Remnants of Compromise in Congress
Cheney has said she will obstruct the President's policies and agenda.
Oversight
Bills Introduced to Create Government Transformation Commission
Bipartisan House and Senate plans would tackle inefficiencies in programs.
Management
The Perils of Being the Earnest Intern
Hill intern goes a little over the top professing his love for flags.
Nextgov
Most CIOs Aren't Planning to Hire People Fresh Out of School
New IT grads can make themselves stand out in the competitive job market by demonstrating business and personal skills.
Oversight
Republicans, White House in Talks Toward Big Fiscal Deal
Country is set to hit its debt limit this fall.
Oversight
House Republicans Vote (Again) Against Obamacare Mandates
There have been 38 legislative attempts to revoke either all or part of the health care reform law since 2011.
Oversight
Play of the Day: It’s So Hot In D.C...
The heatwave is having its effect on Joe Biden and Michelle Obama.
Nextgov
Pentagon Denies Inadequately Vetting Defensewide Smartphone Security Service
Testing the technology would have required too much time and effort for contractors and Defense.
Defense One
Dempsey’s Next Mission: Balance U.S. Ambition, Ability
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey has identified four priorities for his second-term with one purpose: reconcile U.S. ambitions with the Pentagon’s abilities. By Kevin Baron
Oversight
Lawmakers Closing Gap for Bipartisan Postal Overhaul
Rep. Issa appeases critics with changes to his bill.
Management
4 Ways You Can Prove Your Program Isn't Waste
The government has increased the push for evidence-based initiatives with these four types of programs
Nextgov
How PayPal Almost Erased the National Debt and Ruined the Global Economy
World's 1st quadrillionaire wanted to pay off the national debt. But it was just a terrible mistake.
Tech
Hacker Magnet or Sophisticated Tool? Obamacare’s Database Debated
Safeguards cited as Republicans warn of cyberattacks.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Nominee: Fixing Retirement Claims Process Is a Top Priority
Katherine Archuleta vows to hire a chief technology officer and modernize agency’s IT systems to ensure retirees get checks on time.
Pay & Benefits
House Spending Bill Silent on Civilian Pay Raise
Legislation funding general government operations neither includes nor prohibits a salary hike.
Defense