Management
Here's Everything Feds Need to Know About Thursday's GOP Debates
Cutting feds through attrition, reforming the VA and other ideas from the Trump-less debate.
Management
Washington Agencies to Open Friday on Regular Schedule
Employees have the option to take unscheduled leave or telework.
Nextgov
DHS $6 Billion Firewall May Not Be Effective In Keeping Hackers Out of Government, Audit Says
EINSTEIN does not scan for 94 percent of commonly known vulnerabilities or check Web traffic for malicious content.
Nextgov
Tweeting at a Federal Agency? The New ‘US Digital Registry’ Can Tell You for Sure
The registry aims to be the authoritative source for all official social media accounts used by federal agencies -- and a resource for developers.
Management
What Sanders' Big Government Proposals Would Actually Mean for Federal Agencies
A Sanders administration would grow federal and contractor payrolls while presenting new management challenges.
Pay & Benefits
New Retirement Proposal For American Workers Modeled After TSP
The National Savings Plan would incorporate many TSP features, including automatic enrollment, low fees and age-based investment levels.
Management
National Tax Identity Theft Week Brings Out Stubborn Agency Challenges
FTC enhances website tool as watchdog criticizes IRS safeguards.
Pay & Benefits
A Rare Open Season For Life Insurance
Get ready for an unusual event: an open enrollment period for Federal Employees Group Life Insurance.
Oversight
The Frustrations of Divided Government Play Out in Iowa Races
Voters don’t agree on the country’s biggest problems, never mind the solutions.
Management
Judge Reverses Former VA Senior Executive’s Demotion
Kimberly Graves will be reinstated to the SES; the MSPB will issue a decision on Diana Rubens’ appeal by early next week.
Defense
Homeland Security Offers Training to Combat Human Trafficking
Awareness effort for all agencies is part of governmentwide enforcement campaign.
Management
New Research Shows the Very Human Heart of When, Why and How We Fail
It also suggests there are ways we can reframe the problem to achieve success.
Nextgov
What Does the Chemical Safety Board Have in Common with OPM and Target?
The board does not keep track of computer systems it has outsourced to contractors, which could jeopardize information confidentiality.
Defense
Are the Oregon Occupiers Ready to Give Up Yet?
Ammon Bundy asked them to leave, but three members of the militia who left and were arrested Wednesday say the remnant intends to stay.
Management
Trump Wants to Replace Obamacare With an Even Further Left-Wing Plan
And it might be exactly what his supporters want.
Defense
Obama Taps New General to Lead Afghan War
Lt. Gen. John Nicholson, an Army Ranger, will become the latest officer to lead the 14-year-old war.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Megyn Kelly/Donald Trump Feud Heats Up
The candidate will not attend Thursday's debate.
Management
Federal Offices in Washington to Again Open Under Three-Hour Delay Thursday
Commuters hit the road Wednesday, but many encountered delays.
Route Fifty
Ferguson Releases Draft DOJ Agreement Meant to Guide Policing, Court Reforms
The city is seeking public feedback in advance of an expected City Council vote on Feb. 9 on whether to proceed with the consent decree.
Route Fifty