http://www.govexec.comen-usFri, 29 Jun 2012 12:53:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/report-army-soldier-shot-killed-commander-fort-bragg/56538/Alleged shooter had been facing court martial and possible discharge over stealing a tool box.Andrew LapinFri, 29 Jun 2012 12:53:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/report-army-soldier-shot-killed-commander-fort-bragg/56538/DefenseFort Bragg law enforcement respond to the incident.Fort Bragghttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/supreme-court-lies-about-military-honors-protected-free-speech/56511/A 6-3 decision strikes down the Stolen Valor Act.Andrew LapinThu, 28 Jun 2012 13:59:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/supreme-court-lies-about-military-honors-protected-free-speech/56511/DefenseCharles Dharapak/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/06/crackdown-government-travel-advances-full-house/56489/Oversight panel also approves measure allowing agency heads to put errant execs on unpaid leave.Andrew LapinWed, 27 Jun 2012 16:12:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2012/06/crackdown-government-travel-advances-full-house/56489/OversightRep. Joe Walsh, R-Ill., introduced the bill. Carolyn Kaster/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/government-overcomes-security-clearance-backlog/56418/GAO cautions it still is watching the process closely.Andrew LapinFri, 22 Jun 2012 13:41:57 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/government-overcomes-security-clearance-backlog/56418/ManagementComptroller General Eugene Dodaro emphasized that removal from the High-Risk List “doesn’t mean we don’t have a watchful eye on this going forward.” Alex Brandon/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/dempsey-maps-sequestration-cuts-defense/56353/The Joint Chiefs chairman says the military has 'stretched out the rubber band.'Andrew LapinTue, 19 Jun 2012 16:43:31 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/dempsey-maps-sequestration-cuts-defense/56353/DefenseCaitlin Fairchild/GovExec.comhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/epa-gsa-perfect-students-sustainability/56303/Army Corps of Engineers flunks on OMB-mandated annual report card.Andrew LapinFri, 15 Jun 2012 16:32:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/epa-gsa-perfect-students-sustainability/56303/ManagementMartin D. Vonka/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/take-care-when-filling-career-positions-election-year-opm-advises/56200/Workforce actions should 'remain free of political influence,' Berry says.Andrew LapinMon, 11 Jun 2012 11:29:05 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/take-care-when-filling-career-positions-election-year-opm-advises/56200/ManagementOffice of Personnel Management Director John BerryOPM photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/selective-service-not-equipped-handle-draft-watchdog-finds/56183/The agency would need 285 days to round up the troops.Andrew LapinFri, 08 Jun 2012 16:20:27 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/selective-service-not-equipped-handle-draft-watchdog-finds/56183/DefenseElaine Thompson/APhttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/06/gsa-clear-schedules-typewriters-and-other-outdated-offerings/56160/Obsolete contracts each cost $3,000 annually to administer, agency says.Andrew LapinThu, 07 Jun 2012 17:58:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/06/gsa-clear-schedules-typewriters-and-other-outdated-offerings/56160/ContractingStokkete/Shutterstock.com http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/coast-guard-investigates-animal-testing-video/56153/Medical training practices provoke outrage from PETA and director Oliver Stone.Andrew LapinThu, 07 Jun 2012 16:06:42 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/coast-guard-investigates-animal-testing-video/56153/DefenseAnthro/Shutterstock.com http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/postal-commission-clarifies-role-contentious-closure-issues/56133/Chairwoman explains why the panel hasn’t weighed in on urban vs. rural closures.Andrew LapinWed, 06 Jun 2012 17:19:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/postal-commission-clarifies-role-contentious-closure-issues/56133/ManagementThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/supreme-court-secret-service-agents-cannot-be-sued/56088/Agents have the authority to make ‘swift, on-the-spot decisions,’ justices say.Andrew LapinTue, 05 Jun 2012 12:13:25 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/supreme-court-secret-service-agents-cannot-be-sued/56088/ManagementMark J. Terrill/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/fema-official-emphasizes-team-effort-hurricane-season-begins/56056/Working with state and local governments and private sector key to weathering storms, deputy administrator says.Andrew LapinMon, 04 Jun 2012 11:38:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/06/fema-official-emphasizes-team-effort-hurricane-season-begins/56056/DefenseRepresentatives from FEMA, NOAA, the military, and the Energy and Homeland Security departments meet with President Obama. The White Househttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/government-lost-5000-jobs-may/56040/Longest federal workforce decline in more than a decade continues, data show.Andrew LapinFri, 01 Jun 2012 14:34:11 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/06/government-lost-5000-jobs-may/56040/ManagementInternal Revenue Service headquarters, where they cut employment by 6 percent last year.Flickr user cliff1066http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/watchdog-disability-hiring-still-lags/55983/Few agencies have adequate plans and OPM has failed to develop a training program, GAO finds.Andrew LapinWed, 30 May 2012 16:24:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/watchdog-disability-hiring-still-lags/55983/ManagementThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/fewer-senior-executives-are-satisfied-their-pay-opm-finds/55964/Fifty-seven percent surveyed say they plan to retire within five years.Andrew LapinTue, 29 May 2012 17:05:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/fewer-senior-executives-are-satisfied-their-pay-opm-finds/55964/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/irs-closing-43-offices-says-all-employees-will-keep-their-jobs/55952/Agency will relocate or permit teleworking for affected workers.Andrew LapinTue, 29 May 2012 11:58:38 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/irs-closing-43-offices-says-all-employees-will-keep-their-jobs/55952/ManagementRena Schild/Shutterstock.com http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/05/usps-mail-handlers-union-reach-buyout-terms/55936/About 45,000 career employees are eligible for parting incentives.Andrew LapinFri, 25 May 2012 15:28:24 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/05/usps-mail-handlers-union-reach-buyout-terms/55936/Pay & BenefitsSteven Senne/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/obama-picks-afghanistan-ig-years-federal-experience/55910/Nominee John Sopko previously worked at Justice, Commerce departments.Andrew LapinThu, 24 May 2012 13:16:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/obama-picks-afghanistan-ig-years-federal-experience/55910/ManagementKabulMusadeq Sadeq/APhttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/05/survey-finds-agencies-are-not-taking-full-advantage-data-analysis/55874/Sixty-seven percent are using new techniques, but few are completely integrating them into operations.Andrew LapinTue, 22 May 2012 16:45:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2012/05/survey-finds-agencies-are-not-taking-full-advantage-data-analysis/55874/TechnologyThinkstockhttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/industry-groups-look-start-dialogue-tsa/55835/Kickoff meeting with Administrator John Pistole will take place June 5.Andrew LapinMon, 21 May 2012 12:34:37 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2012/05/industry-groups-look-start-dialogue-tsa/55835/ContractingJ. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/agriculture-interior-hiring-20000-youths-work-outdoors/55821/White House to provide summer jobs for young Americans ages 15-25.Andrew LapinFri, 18 May 2012 17:01:43 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2012/05/agriculture-interior-hiring-20000-youths-work-outdoors/55821/ManagementTwo park rangers look out at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.Karin Stanton/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/another-34-companies-pledge-hire-more-military-spouses/55801/Push to provide career-track employment doesn’t apply to same-sex partners.Andrew LapinThu, 17 May 2012 17:20:12 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2012/05/another-34-companies-pledge-hire-more-military-spouses/55801/DefenseGerald Kowalski hugs his wife Lisa as he returns home. Thao Nguyen/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/05/afge-social-security-reach-agreement/55779/Contract resulting from 27 months of negotiation will be valid for four years.Andrew LapinWed, 16 May 2012 17:07:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/05/afge-social-security-reach-agreement/55779/Pay & BenefitsMatt Sayles/APhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/05/fed-domestic-partner-benefits-bill-moves-full-senate/55768/Committee reiterates the legislation is unrelated to same-sex marriage.Andrew LapinWed, 16 May 2012 14:06:44 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2012/05/fed-domestic-partner-benefits-bill-moves-full-senate/55768/Pay & BenefitsSens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Joe Lieberman, I-Conn., co-sponsored the measureManuel Balce Ceneta/AP