Pay & Benefits
VA Begins Using Expedited Hiring Authority to Fill Array of Critical Positions
Department is also offering large cash bonuses to recruit doctors and nurses.
Management
What Happened at the Defense Department During the 2013 Shutdown
Contractors and civilian employees will see furloughs.
Tech
When Will Astronauts Launch From U.S. Soil Again?
NASA is hopeful SpaceX and Boeing will soon free the country from dependency on Russia, but delays abound.
Defense
Trump Administration Criticized for Misleading Math in Its 'Foreign Terrorists' Report
Trump's list of terrorists also includes run-of-the-mill thieves.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Negotiations to Avert a Shutdown Are Like a Hostage Movie
This time, however, no one has a particular set of skills.
Management
If You Want Engaged Employees, You Need Engaged Leaders
Lessons from three federal agencies.
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Despite Progress, Social Platforms Still Not Terrorist-Proof
Lawmakers grilled Facebook, YouTube and Twitter over their efforts to block extremist content on their platforms.
Route Fifty
Hazy Outlook for Congressional Response to Justice Dept.'s Overhauled Marijuana Guidance
"I don't think we've come together around one particular legislative proposal," according to Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado.
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House Votes to Restore Top Cyber Diplomat’s Office
The vote is a rare rift on cyber policy with the Trump administration.
Route Fifty
Do Congressional Earmarks Better Prioritize the Projects States and Localities Need?
The debate over reinstating earmarking on Capitol Hill may come down to who’s best at allocating federal funds: elected officials or bureaucrats.
Management
TSA Officials Faulted for Favoritism in Handling of Sexual Harassment Case
Higher-ups intervened to overturn removal order in 2015, IG finds.
Pay & Benefits
Pay and Benefits in a Shutdown, Expanded Naval Paternity Leave and More
A weekly round-up of pay and benefits news.
Management
Don’t Try to Work Through the Flu of 2018
Why it matters this year more than ever, and other FAQs.
Oversight
Embattled Intelligence Whistleblower Ombudsman Defends Himself
Dan Meyer, on forced leave, challenges accusations under review by unusual disciplinary panel.
Route Fifty
National Prison Rate Continues to Decline Amid Sentencing, Re-Entry Reforms
More than two-thirds of states cut crime and imprisonment from 2008-16
Management
Republicans Rally Ranks for Month-Long Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown
House Speaker Paul Ryan said he is hopeful "cool heads" will prevent agencies from closing.
Management
How to Build Credibility as a Manager
Whether you’re a new manager or have years of experience, these 16 behaviors to help you grow in the job.
Defense
As America’s Nukes and Sensors Get More Connected, the Risk of Cyber Attack Is Growing
Future nuclear weapons will be more sophisticated and better integrated with other equipment. That has benefits and drawbacks.
Defense
U.S. Arrests a Suspected Mole Who May Have Rattled the CIA's Operations in China
Arrest comes as the United States wrestles with how to counter Beijing’s efforts to obtain counterintelligence from American sources.
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