Oversight
House Republicans Are Waiting for Paul Ryan to Make Up His Mind
The House GOP met Friday to determine what happens next.
Oversight
House Panel Passes Hiring Reform, Harassment Protections for Federal Interns
Approved bills also include update to presidential transition process and anti-fraud measure.
Nextgov
Watchdog Duo Wants to Move Security Clearance Data Out of OPM
“Simply put, OPM was not designed to house and protect this sensitive data,” the lawmakers say.
Management
Justice Forces Phony Woman-Owned Contractor to Pay $20 Million
UFC Aerospace and its former president admit violating the Small Business Act.
Pay & Benefits
We’ll Find Out Oct. 15 If There’s a 2016 COLA
It doesn't look good for federal retirees.
Management
Public Officials, Just Remember the Airlines Are Always Worse
How not to approach customer service.
Management
NASA Wants to Start Building Stuff From Martian Rocks
Perhaps one day, astronauts will get to live in stone houses.
Oversight
Looking Ahead to Her Benghazi Testimony, Hillary Clinton and Allies Revel in House GOP's Jumble
The presidential candidate and her campaign team have kept the pressure on Kevin McCarthy over his comments about the House Benghazi Committee. They’re not letting up now.
Oversight
As the Speaker Election Drama Continues, The US is Nearing a Debt Default
Prepare for the possibility of dangerous brinksmanship.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The House Speaker Race Is Very Confusing
The House GOP is in disarray after Kevin McCarthy withdrew his name from consideration.
Route Fifty
Severe Flooding Continues in South Carolina as Waters Rush Toward Coast
Officials are having trouble convincing some residents to evacuate in advance of coming floodwaters that may not recede for 12 days, Gov. Nikki Haley says.
Nextgov
White House Renews Bet on the Creativity of the Crowd
On the fifth anniversary of Challenge.gov, the White House announced nine new innovation contests, open to the public.
Nextgov
Why Are Federal IT Workers So Miserable?
Federal techies report being overworked, undertrained and eyeing the exits.
Management
The Pentagon Has Shed 17 Percent of Security Clearance Holders Since 2013
The Defense Department is taking longer to process clearances, however.
Management
Weather Service Staffers Protest 'Gag Orders' in Workforce Planning
Two employee groups file complaint about nondisclosure policies they deem illegal.
Oversight
How Agriculture Controls Government Nutrition Guidelines
Meat producers showed dominance over scientists this week, preventing discussion of sustainability.
Management
Why Hiring Millennials Is So Critical
A quarter of U.S. workers are under 30, compared with 8 percent of federal civilians.
Defense
Intel Community Opens Campus in Suburban Maryland
Clapper dedicates site for 3,000 set in motion under BRAC.
Management