Defense
Twice as Many Vets Will Now Be Eligible for Non-VA Care
After pressure, department changes Choice program requirement related to calculating a vet’s distance from the nearest VA facility.
Oversight
Clinton's Rough Road Ahead
The liberal base and the media will work together to make sure she isn't crowned as the Democratic nominee.
Oversight
Budget Fight Gives Democrat a Chance to Court Liberal Skeptics
Top House Budget Committee Democrat Rep. Chris Van Hollen has a platform he can use in his Senate primary battle with Donna Edwards.
Tech
For First Time in 7 Years, FCC Fines TV Station for Nudity
A Virginia TV station admits to airing a porn clip during the news, but it says the FCC is violating its free-speech rights.
News
What Pizza, Lawnmowers and Veterans Cemeteries Have in Common
Lessons in serving customers better.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Ted Cruz is Officially Running for President
The Texan is in late-night crosshairs after his Monday announcement.
Management
Seeking Ambassadors of Performance and Results
Program aims to build a culture of data-based decision-making.
Defense
One-Third of New Hires in the Federal Government Last Year Were Veterans
Fiscal 2014 veterans hiring rate is highest ever.
Nextgov
Federal CIO Council Named 'Worst' in Open Government
This is the council's second time winning the Rosemary Award, named after Nixon's secretary, Rose Mary Woods, who erased 18.5 minutes of a Watergate tape.
Management
Obama Promises to Veto Any Spending Bill With Sequestration Cuts
Republicans propose drastic cuts to agency rolls and employee compensation, setting up fiscal showdown with White House.
Pay & Benefits
Some Feds Just Got a 34 Percent Pay Boost
The change affects blue-collar workers in western North Dakota, where the oil and natural gas boom have increased private wages and the cost of living.
Defense
Union Decries Pentagon’s Proposed Cuts to Commissary Subsidy
AFGE warns of “Walmartization” as DoD retailers struggle to stay open.
Management
Are You the Fire Hose or the Nozzle?
Don't flood the zone with your thoughts without knowing what you want to accomplish.
Management
Six Things You Can Do in 15 Minutes or Less to Be More Productive
Take time out to focus and become a better leader.
Tech
Did an IG Vacancy Delay Exposure of Clinton Emails?
POGO criticizes State Department watchdog for overlooking issues at highest levels.
Nextgov
State Says It Mistakenly Gave Itself an F on Email Security
A buggy scoring system and self-reporting mistakes are partly to blame for State earning "0" marks on email encryption, officials say.
Management
All the Reasons Why Emotionally Intelligent People Are So Happy at Work
Making yourself happy doesn’t just improve your performance; it’s also good for your health.
Management
5 Years In, 5 Busted Predictions About Obamacare
The health care law is defying Democrats’ dreams and Republicans’ warnings.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Municipal Violations in Florida Usually Involve Alligators or Meth
Also, Obama's may be buying famous property in Hawaii.
Oversight