Briefing
Campaign Season
CFC leaders combine old-fashioned outreach with new media to boost charitable donations.
Defense
Pentagon tightens oversight of flight reservations
Defense will require supervisor approval 72 hours prior to business air travel.
Management
HHS chief back on campaign trail after violation
Sebelius will speak in personal, not official, capacity.
Pay & Benefits
Feds pitch in to help colleagues affected by hurricane
FEEA sends $70,000 in grants to assist federal employees hit by Isaac.
Defense
Army chief hospitalized after Alexandria, Va., bike accident
Injuries not serious; McHugh is expected to return to work soon.
Management
White House to government contractors: Stop human trafficking
Republicans call executive order 'politicized.'
Management
Federal agencies recognized for ‘bright ideas’
Harvard University selects initiatives as best in government.
Management
TSA officers begin voting on first labor contract Oct. 1
Agreement offers new evaluation system, more emphasis on seniority.
Oversight
Investigator confirms misconduct by Secret Service personnel in Colombia
IG letter cites two additional U.S. officials who may have been involved.
Management
OPM announces deadline for revamped postgrad program
Agency aims to recruit top talent and eliminate hiring biases.
Management
USPS to Floridians: Stop crashing into our buildings
Driving tips come after string of accidents in Central Florida.
Management
Two Justice officials forced out by Fast and Furious report
Others face potential personnel actions, pending review.
Oversight
Report clears attorney general, cites 14 others in Fast and Furious operation
IG says ‘systemic’ problems led to gun-tracking program’s failure.
Management
Managers warned not to neglect front-line supervisors in tough times
Employee engagement also is critical to boosting morale, panel says.
Defense
High school student uses federal helicopter to get a date
CBP pilot who dropped message over high school has been relieved of duty.
Management
Poll: Fewer Americans think government is ‘doing too much’
Still more than half say government overreaches.
Defense
Pentagon defends voting assistance efforts
Defense points to progress despite negative report.
Management
HHS chief violated law restricting political activity, OSC finds
Sebelius says she has since changed event’s designation, repaid government for travel costs.
Defense