Pay & Benefits
Higher Medicare Premiums for Former Feds, Another Crack at Lifetime Credit Monitoring and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
How Many National World War I Memorials Does D.C. Need?
Preservationists think D.C.'s first national World War I memorial should be restored before another is added.
Defense
Obama Invokes Iraq War in Soliciting Iran Deal Support
The president argued that a vote for the nuclear agreement would break from the mindset that led to the 2003 invasion.
Management
GSA Teams Up with State and SSA to Boost Customer Service
Pilot program "Feedback USA" focuses on streamlining passports, retirement claims.
Management
In General, Modern Offices Aren't Designed for Women
It’s not just A/C: Despite women having made huge gains in the labor force, office infrastructure hasn’t caught up.
Pay & Benefits
The Federal Government Expects to Spend $500M on Post-Hack Benefits by 2020
Agencies lay out how they will respond to breaches in the future.
Pay & Benefits
Government Makes Another Move to Eliminate Gender Pay Gap
Job applicants’ current salary should only be one factor in setting pay for new employees, says OPM.
Route Fifty
FBI Spy Plane Zeroes In on a Michigan City; 22 Felony Counts for Louisiana Official
Also: Permitting issue ruins Olympia wedding and action against predatory towing is working in Orlando.
Defense
Flaws Uncovered in Vaunted Marine Corps Audit
Senators blast Pentagon watchdog for being too lax in its examination.
Management
EPA Worked To Shield The White House Climate Plan From The Courts
Legal experts say the new rules on power plants are destined for the Supreme Court, but the EPA tweaked the policy to help improve its chances.
Management
Reports: Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz Is Thinking About a 2016 Run
Two news organizations have the mogul mulling a run.
Management
What’s the ROI on Your Leadership Capital?
You only have so much time to invest in your employees, so make it count.
Management
Thursday's Prime-Time GOP Presidential Debate Lineup is Set
Christie is in, Perry is out.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Hillary Clinton Was Born the Normal Way… Just Like You
The Daily Show has the newest ad from the Democratic frontrunner.
Management
Some OPM Hack Victims Will Wait Four Months to Receive Notifications
Up to 6.3 million children of 21.5 million hack victims could also qualify for protection services.
Route Fifty
Key Takeaways From San Francisco's Updated Open Data Strategy
The City by the Bay continues to expand its open data portal while looking for new ways to get residents to utilize it.
Oversight
There Won’t Be a Shutdown, Senate Leader Says
Mitch McConnell renews vow to negotiate with congressional Democrats and the White House to avoid closing federal agencies.
Management
Capitol Police Arrest Congressional Fellow for Bringing Loaded Gun to the Hill
The fellow, an active-duty Marine, was charged after being caught with the weapon during a routine search.
Management
Managers Can Fire Bad Feds, They Just Don’t
The Merit Systems Protection Board has compiled research to help agencies deal with poor performers.
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