Pay & Benefits
Two Locality Pay Proposals, Life After the Data Breach, D.C.-Area Salaries and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Oversight
Benghazi Panel Erupts In Partisan War Over Transparency
Democrats want a vote on releasing the transcript of Sidney Blumenthal's deposition, and Republicans say the State Department is dragging its feet on a committee request.
Defense
Obama Says U.S. 'Will Stand By' Families of American Hostages
The president announced Wednesday that the government will no longer threaten prosecution for families who try to pay ransom to hostage-takers.
Management
What the Private Sector Can Teach Us About Open Government
How data sharing can improve citizen services.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Approve Bonus Ban For Bad Feds
Bill targets employees who could be fired or suspended for violating agency policy, or for committing a serious crime.
Management
The Fantasy of a Four-Day Workweek
Will Americans ever let out a deep breath, crack open a beer, and say, “Thank God it’s Thursday”?
Oversight
Decision to Put a Woman on the $10 Bill Sparks Unexpected Backlash
Supporters of Alexander Hamilton don't want him displaced.
Route Fifty
Uber’s Portland Lobbying Swarm; 2 More Governors Take Action on Confederate Flag
Also: Boston adjusts regulations for higher sea levels and Spokane’s pervious streets.
Oversight
Congress is Tired of Waiting for the Supreme Court to Rule on Obamacare
A decision is likely coming within the week, but for many, that’s not soon enough.
Management
The Majority of Agency Heads Don’t Actually Use Data on Program Performance
But nearly two-thirds of performance officers in survey see progress toward culture of measurement.
Oversight
Even Privately, Senators Aren't Getting Their OPM Data Breach Questions Answered
Lawmakers say they are still in the dark about basic details of multiple incidents that affected federal employees.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Trump's Foreign Policy Platform
The mogul would change a lot about the relationship between Mexico and the United States.
Nextgov
How Hackers Unlocked OPM Systems and 6 Other Things We Learned about the Breach
Agency chief wants you to know she is angry about the data breach and ID theft protection customer service.
Management
IRS May Offer Hope to Feds Affected by OPM Hack
Senator wants IRS to help protect victims from identity theft, notes reports that thieves are selling the data online.
Nextgov
How Can the Internet of Things Fight Fires?
Firefighters might have embedded sensors in their protective suits, alerting them about external temperatures and chemicals.
Management
When Do Most Americans Think They'll Actually Retire?
Workers would like to retire by 65, but only those making $100,000 or more expect that they'll do so.
Pay & Benefits
Unions to Uncle Sam: Extend Credit Monitoring, Cover Losses Related to Data Breach
Government has obligation to further help millions of employees affected by massive security lapse, advocates say.
Route Fifty
Village Taxpayers May Regret Major League Soccer Team; 3,000 Calories Per Day to Fight Wildfires
Also: Georgia’s 'alarming' climate change report draft and fiscal gloom in Niagara Falls.
Management
The Obama Administration Isn't Pressuring Anyone to Stop Selling Confederate Flag Merchandise
Josh Earnest said Tuesday the president welcomes the decisions from Wal-Mart , eBay and other retailers.
Oversight