Tech
White House Press Secretary Said 'Personal Email' More Than 40 Times in Two Days
Josh Earnest spent this week fielding a barrage of questions about Hillary Clinton’s e-mail practices at the State Department.
Management
Washington Area Agencies to Open Late, Again
Employees have the option to take unscheduled leave or unscheduled telework.
Management
How Air-Traffic Controllers Sound When They Have to Close the Airport
Since most things about the modern airline experience are so unpleasant for most of the traveling public most of the time, it's worth noticing how smoothly these professionals do their work.
Nextgov
Attention, Cyber Pros: The Pentagon Wants You -- 3,000 of You
The military has been given the go-ahead to fast-track the hiring of 3,000 computer whiz civilians.
Tech
Many Feds Are Uncomfortable Communicating by Email
Employees are more afraid of retaliation by bosses than disclosure, survey finds.
Nextgov
Pentagon Adds Social Media Whiz to Team
The new director for digital media and strategy will revamp DOD's communication via social media.
Oversight
How to End Government Shutdown Threats Forever
Florida lawmaker has a plan to ensure agency funding never expires.
Route Fifty
Exploring Philadelphia’s Newly Upgraded Open Data Portal
It’s not all dull municipal datasets. There’s even a listing of happy hour specials.
Management
Do the Same Rules Apply to You?
Operating like you're above it all is a sign you don't care what your people think.
Defense One
Why the FBI Needs To Protect Its Intelligence Whistleblowers
The FBI director says that whistleblowers are 'critical' to democracy, but the Justice Department doesn’t protect intelligence whistleblowers.
Nextgov
4 Things to Know about the Federal IT Budget Proposal
Big-ticket IT procurements and system modernizations provide a road map of agencies’ spending priorities in the year ahead.
Management
Hillary Clinton’s Tweet About Email Doesn’t Answer Security and Transparency Concerns
We don’t know if Russia or China hacked Clinton’s emails, and we may never know, security experts said.
Pay & Benefits
What Happens When You Say 'I Do'
There’s a lot to think about, especially if your betrothed is also a fed.
Management
Study: The Gender Gap at Work Starts as Early as Age 15
Globally, teen boys get internships and job shadowing before they even leave school — girls get online research.
Tech
Should There Be a New Federal Authority for Shared Services?
Partnership’s report stresses benefits of pooling IT, supply chain management.
Pay & Benefits
Sick Leave Bill for Disabled Vets Advances
Senate committee passes legislation that gives wounded warriors hired as feds access to their full year’s sick leave immediately.
Nextgov
Does the Focus on Snowden Undermine Surveillance Reform Discussions?
Exaggerated headlines and narratives overshadow the importance of the Snowden leaks in understanding U.S. government surveillance.
Management
Via Twitter, Clinton Says She Wants Emails Released
Under fire from Democrats, former State Department chief changes course.
Oversight
Van Hollen Says He Will Run for Mikulski's Senate Seat
The House member is the first to throw his hat in the ring for the seat representing many federal employees.
Management