Pay & Benefits
Retirement claims surge in September
OPM chips away at backlog, despite receiving thousands more applications than expected.
Oversight
Feds arrest 91 doctors, nurses and others for Medicare fraud
HHS and Justice strike force allege crimes totaling $430 million.
Nextgov
This is just a test: Emergency responders tap the Twitterverse
Simulation examines how social media can aid response to a terrorist attack.
Defense
Former career diplomat to head State investigation into Libya attack
Thomas Pickering will chair panel looking into deaths of U.S. embassy personnel.
Management
Simpson: If You Can’t Compromise ‘You’re a Zero.’
Former Senator Alan Simpson had harsh words for politicians who can't learn to compromise.
Management
Veterans Affairs’ overspending at conferences linked to poor contract execution
SRA and Marriott deals weren't properly reviewed, IG says.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- A great night for Romney, a bad night for Big Bird
The debate reaction hits late night.
Defense
State Department turned down security request from embassy in Libya
Critics say Washington may have neglected diplomatic efforts in the country.
Defense
FBI needed Libya's permission to investigate the U.S. Embassy in Benghazi
Journalists and witnesses have had access to the facility for weeks.
Defense
Friendly fire may have killed Border Patrol agent
Agents may have accidentally fired on each other.
Management
The party's over at the Secret Service
New policies limit alcohol and warn against revealing Facebook comments.
Oversight
Capitol Hill offices lagging in staff diversity
Voluntary surveys find minority hiring to be surprisingly low, especially at senior levels.
Oversight
67.2 million watched the first presidential debate
Figure marks a 28 percent increase from the first debate in 2008.
Management
The NIH Doctor Who Pioneered Life-Saving Treatments
Dr. Neal Young of the NIH saved the lives of thousands of people suffering from a deadly blood disorder.
Oversight
Biden chomps at bit for his turn at debate
Says event will highlight fundamental differences with GOP vice presidential nominee Paul Ryan.
Oversight
Stopgap spending measure provides clarity to sequester threat
If sequestration occurs in January, it will be based on funding levels in current CR.
Management
6 Tips for Giving Effective Critical Feedback
Six ways to effectively give feedback to a problem employee.
Defense