Pay & Benefits
TSP Funds Mostly in the Red for June
The G Fund was the only offering that yielded a positive return last month.
Defense
Some Military Bases Cancel July 4th Fireworks
Sequestration cuts and furloughs eat into annual celebrations.
Management
What’s Missing from the IRS Conference Spending Debate
Four redeeming points nobody is making—but should.
Oversight
Analysis: Can We Regulate Our Way Out of Climate Change?
It isn’t his first choice, but absent a climate bill, Obama is prepared to fight warming through his EPA.
Nextgov
19 Firefighters Reported Dead in Arizona Wildfire
The fire is currently at zero containment.
Defense
Pregnant Suspect Indicted for Mailing Ricin to Obama
She allegedly wrote: 'You will have to kill me and my family before you get my guns.'
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Immigration Bill Keeps Everyone Happy
Republicans and Democrats got what they want in the bill passed last week.
Nextgov
Pentagon Spent Millions to Counter Insider Threats After WikiLeaks Fiasco
That didn't stop Edward Snowden from downloading highly classified data at NSA.
Management
Defense Whistleblower Protections Expand to Subcontractors
These employees for the first time can report fraud and retaliation.
Analysis
More of the Same
Eliminating duplicative programs to streamline operations and save money is harder than it looks.
Nextgov
Access Denied
DHS is caught up in a decade-long struggle to secure port facilities with biometrics.
Pay & Benefits
Feds’ Same-Sex Spouses, Families Are Eligible for Benefits Immediately
OPM guidance says employees can start making enrollment changes now, due to DOMA reversal.
Nextgov
U.S. Providing Aircraft That Afghans Can't Fly
Defense also awarded a $550 million contract to a Russian agency that provides aircraft to Syria.
Pay & Benefits
Highest- and Lowest-Paid Governors in America Both Have a Knack for Scandal
What does $175,000 buy you in a governor? A whole lot of disapproval.
Pay & Benefits
Star Senior Execs Can Expect Kudos Instead of Cash
OPM will vet Presidential Rank Award nominees despite Obama’s decision not to hand out bonuses to 2013 winners.
Nextgov
Innovative Funding Begets Innovative Development
A USAID-funded project to chlorinate drinking water near its source will affect 5 million people by 2015.
Oversight
Divided Panel Decides Former IRS Official Waived Rights Against Self-Incrimination
Vote may be step toward compelling Lois Lerner’s testimony in targeting scandal.
Oversight