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.

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

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.

Management

The GS System Cannot Be Fixed

But there is a better way to ensure federal pay is fair and competitive.

Nextgov

Committee Grills DHS Official over EINSTEIN's Failure to Prevent OPM Attack

Representatives asked about EINSTEIN, an intrusion detection system, and why the hack occurred with this system in place.