Pay & Benefits
Senate Democrats Want to Triple Obama's Proposed Federal Pay Raise
Democratic lawmakers are seeking a much bigger pay boost for federal employees.
Defense
Air Force General Resigns Over Extramarital Relationship
Lt. Gen. John Hesterman had commanded fliers under Central Command.
Oversight
Two Longstanding Good-Government Groups Join Forces
Center for Effective Government to become part of Project on Government Oversight.
Pay & Benefits
Combat Vets Now Can File For VA Health Benefits Over the Phone
All other vets can call in their applications beginning July 5.
Management
Slow Delivery Could Cost the Postal Service Millions This Election Season
An official at one political mailing company describes postal workers as ‘lazy and fat.’
Nextgov
Immigration Agency Spars with Inspector over Failed $3.1B Digital System
The IG wrote: "We undertook this audit to answer a relatively simple question: after 11 years and considerable expense, what has been the outcome -- right now -- of USCIS' efforts to automate benefits processing?"
Management
Is It OK to Cry at the Office?
Looking down on people who cry at work is sexist. It’s time to bring back the noble art of public weeping.
Nextgov
These 6 Agencies are Wizards at Closing Data Centers
If the rest of government copied what these half dozen agencies have done in adhering to data center consolidation, the government would save a whole lot more money.
Defense
The FBI Has an Ulterior Motive In Its Battle Against Apple
The FBI isn’t fighting for access to the San Bernardino shooter's phone. It’s fighting for a change in the law.
Defense
Map: The State of Global Diplomacy
Visualizing the nearly 6,000 diplomatic ties between 42 countries and 660 cities.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Look Inside Donald Trump's Brain
The real estate mogul's top advisor is himself.
Oversight
Flint Water Crisis Hearing Brings Dueling Calls for Resignations
Republicans call for the head of the EPA chief, while Democrats want the governor of Michigan to step down.
Route Fifty
State and Local Daily Digest: Wyo.’s Natural Resource Explorer; Tenn. Senator Wants to De-Annex Then Doesn’t
Also in our news roundup: A micro-housing model city; Pennsylvania takes to medical marijuana; and Maine braces for budworms.
Management
Did FBI Agents Lie About LaVoy Finicum's Shooting?
An investigation shows two unaccounted-for shots, apparently fired by federal officers—and suggestions they tried to cover them up.
Management
This Rocket Exec Angered Everyone in Space and Lost his Job
The engineering chief of the nation’s largest rocket-launch firm got a little too candid during a recent talk at his alma mater.
Pay & Benefits
Tips and Tricks for a Smoother Retirement
A look at how the process plays out in the real world.
Management
Lockheed Expanding Missile Factories, Quadruples Bomb Production for ISIS Long Haul
The Hellfire maker is boosting production for an era of conflict with no end in sight.
Nextgov
Does VA’s Plan for Fixing Cyber Weaknesses Take Too Long?
In its fiscal 2017 budget request, VA is seeking to nearly double its information security spending.
Pay & Benefits