Oversight
Play of the Day: Bobby Jindal's Creepy Video
The Louisianan's 2016 announcement isn't exactly dynamic.
Management
States and Cities Are 'Labs' for Inclusive Governance
Consulting residents helps officials manage high demand and limited resources, with less public criticism.
Management
It May Soon Be Easier to Fire Any VA Employee, Not Just Top Execs
House panel approves legislation that expedites the department’s firing process and extends probationary period for workers.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Exempting Some Feds From Retirement Tax Penalty Heads to Obama
Measure would allow law enforcement officers to draw from their savings at age 50 without paying 10 percent penalty.
Defense
OPM Breach May Have Exposed Feds’ Sex Lives, Info About Security Clearance References
After a week of congressional hearings, we still don’t know the full extent of the massive cyberattacks.
Nextgov
TSA Wants to Tweet with Travelers
The DHS agency is looking for sources for a social media management contract.
Oversight
IRS Destroyed Tapes with Lois Lerner Emails, Watchdog Confirms
House Republicans see a crime, but inspectors find potential employee error.
Management
Taking a Pass on Passion
A lot of the world’s best work is done without getting all fired up about it.
Management
Obama: 'The Affordable Care Act Is Here to Stay'
The president addressed the Supreme Court’s ruling on his health care law on Thursday.
News
Try GSA for Your Nuptial Needs
Agency will auction off items from an Alaska bridal shop that was a criminal front.
Oversight
Dethroned House Subcommittee Chairman Regains Gavel
Rep. Meadows to resume Government Operations panel work on employee issues.
Management
The First Step on Mars Won’t Be Made By Humans, But By Robots
The space agency wants to use its R5 Valkyrie robot.
Management
Recruiters Read a Tiny Part of Your Résumé, If They Read It At All
Obsessing over a perfect résumé is often a waste of time — time better spent making connections.
Management
The Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Obamacare Insurance Subsidies
The court says a challenge based on an ambiguous word was "unpersuasive."
Management
Environmentalists Fear the FDA’s Trans Fats Rule
It's good for your arteries, but replacing trans fats with ingredients like palm oil could have an environmental dark side.
Oversight
The Government Tells You How to Eat Healthy, But Should It Tell You How to Eat Green?
House Republicans are looking to limit federal food advice to "diet and nutrient intake," and keep their sustainability thoughts to themselves.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Even More on the Confederate Battle Flag
Alabama and Mississippi examine their use of the symbol.
Management
The GS System Cannot Be Fixed
But there is a better way to ensure federal pay is fair and competitive.
Nextgov