Tech
Open Government Group Gives Obama a Mixed Report
Advocates are disappointed by lack of agency follow-through on transparency directives.
Nextgov
Payroll and HR Shared Services Center May Go Paperless
The paper-based system slows processing and impedes telework, officials say.
Management
Labor Department Sends 4,700 Furlough Notices
Department still looking for alternative “efficiencies and economies,” spokesman tells Federal Times.
Nextgov
New iPhone App May be Fishing for Feds’ TSP Info
Officials are warning federal employees to steer clear of the TSP Fund app.
Management
Why Papal and Presidential Elections Can Be Hellishly Depressing
From the Vatican to Washington, what can we do about the failure of powerful institutions?
Pay & Benefits
Some Lawmakers Gave Staff Bonuses as Fiscal Cliff Loomed
Cash perks acknowledged increased workloads amid downsizing, CNN told.
Nextgov
Soldiers Waiting for Medical Discharge ‘Languish’ in Disability System
Long wait can exacerbate PTSD symptoms, Army IG finds.
Management
Civil Rights Official Reportedly Chosen as Labor Secretary
Current head of Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division would likely please Latinos, unions.
Defense
Chuck Hagel's First Afghanistan Trip Got Off to a Scary Start
Two separate suicide bomb attacks greeted the newly confirmed Defense Secretary.
Oversight
Republicans Can't Stop Susan Rice from Getting Her National Security Consolation Prize
A new report states that Rice will be named as the White House National Security Advisor.
Management
Mindful Mondays: Take a Break
A powerful idea for gaining perspective to be more productive.
Defense
Outsourcing the Fight Against Terrorism
The United States is using local soldiers to fight al-Qaida allies in East Africa.
Oversight
Why the Senate Democrats' Budget Will Be Vague
The fewer specifics they offer, the less political ammunition there will be for the GOP.
Management
Analysis: White House Tours Are Fun to Talk About, but Jobs Are the Real Sequester Casualty
The Obama administration lost the first round of PR competition. Republicans should worry about what comes next.
Defense
Army Finds Major Flaws in Mental Health Care and PTSD Treatment
'Sheer number of changes this report recommends is indicative of the size and scope of the problem,' senator says.
Management
It’s Obama’s Economy—at Last
We only seem to be back. It’s a far less equal economy--and big dangers loom for the president’s legacy.
Nextgov
Is Carhacking a Serious Threat? Some Analysts Think So.
Intruders can tap into vehicle systems to access cellphone calls, GPS signals, and even the brakes.
Management