Defense
House Passes Major Bill Overhauling Military Retirement
The fiscal 2016 Defense authorization act automatically enrolls new troops into the Thrift Savings Plan.
Nextgov
Hackers Raid Passport Agency and Milk Starbucks Customers
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
Awards and Job Satisfaction Surveys Issued to Boost Federal Workers' Morale
Courageous DHS employees receive honor, while randomly selected feds across government get a chance to voice their opinions.
Defense
U.S. Bid to Stand Up Afghan Aviation Capabilities Falters
SIGAR warns $562 million effort may require a new training contract.
Nextgov
FITARA Guidelines Garner Little Feedback on GitHub -- So Far
So far, the buttoned-up federal IT industry appears more willing to share its thoughts on the Federal Information Technology Acquisition Reform Act the old-fashioned way -- by email.
Management
Agency Compliance with Records Act Remains Spotty
GAO stresses need for training, reporting and high-level leadership.
Defense One
A New Way To Help Our Troops Enter the Workforce
The Pentagon’s latest initiative connects employers to troops before they leave the military, so they’re better trained and ready to work when they do.
News
Defense IG Official Caught Up in 'Zero Dark Thirty' Dispute Lands on Her Feet
Nonprofit group raises revolving door questions.
Nextgov
Metadata is the Missing Ingredient in Agencies’ Move to Electronic Record Keeping, Watchdog Says
Guidance for automatically transferring permanent records to the National Archives and Records Administration lacks metadata requirements. That could make parsing through electronic records difficult.
Management
5 Critical Mistakes That Blunt Leadership Effectiveness
One in two people have left a job to get away from a manager.
Management
Jeb Bush Thinks the Apple Watch Can Help Replace Obamacare
And he's not the only prominent Republican wearing the Apple Watch these days.
Defense
Obama Commits U.S. to Defend Gulf Arab Allies' Territory
The president declares commitment to regional allies worried about America's engagement with Iran.
Oversight
McConnell Introduces Short-Term Reauthorization of Patriot Act
The majority leader’s new legislation would extend NSA mass spying only until July 31.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Jeb Bush Doesn't Ride a Bucking Manatee
The former governor of Florida declared his 2016 candidacy accidentally in a Nevada hallway.
Management
4 Reasons to Take the Survey
Employee viewpoint data can provide insight at every level of an agency.
Defense
IG Says the Pentagon's Estimates of Improper Payments Are Unreliable
Audit notes that too few expenditures were reviewed.
Management
Republican Senator Pressures Agencies on Regulatory Review
Lankford requests detailed priorities at Labor, EPA, Interior, Agriculture and PBGC.
Management
The FAA Wishes People Would Stop Flying Drones Near the White House
An illegal amateur flight near the executive mansion Thursday ended with the pilot arrested
Oversight
GOP Delays Hillary Clinton Benghazi Hearing, Puts Onus on John Kerry
The House select committee won't call in the Democratic frontrunner to testify until the State Department hands over documents.
Management