Oversight
Embattled Commerce Inspector General Abruptly Retires
A lawmaker and transparency group had called for his firing.
Management
EPA is About to Regulate Airplane Emissions as Health Danger
Global aviation emissions could triple by 2050 if unregulated.
Management
What Happens If the Administration Wins the Supreme Court Obamacare Case?
Don’t underestimate the political implications if the high court sides with the administration in King v. Burwell.
Nextgov
Watchdog Says Pentagon Needs to Crank Up ‘Insider Threat’ Monitoring
Only half of military components GAO reviewed have logged system and user behaviors to develop "a baseline of normal activity patterns."
Oversight
Play of the Day: Mike Huckabee is a Real Comedian
The candidate's joke did not go over well with the transgender community.
Management
It’s Time to Make the HR Function Valuable Again
Agency leaders need trusted workforce advisers.
Employee Policy
Agencies release guide to LGBT rights and protections
Four agencies jointly released a new guide on the rights of federal job applicants and employees who allege sexual orientation or gender identity discrimination.
Route Fifty
Seattle Finds a More Cost-Effective Way to Keep Road Contaminants From Its Waterways
Performance data show that street-sweeping programs are more economical than some environmental infrastructure investments.
Pay & Benefits
New Army Camo, LGBT Guidance, Troop Pay Raise and More
A weekly roundup of federal pay and benefits news.
Oversight
Four-Year Pay Freeze, Workforce Cuts and Other Ideas From New Presidential Contenders
Three Republicans and two Democrats join crowded 2016 field with their own ideas for changing government.
Oversight
Senators to Obama: Fill the Inspector General Vacancies
Transparency advocates accuse administration of slowing nominations for political gain.
Management
Justice Department Scores Goal With Latino Soccer Fandom
The fastest-growing demographic in the U.S. is paying attention to those FIFA indictments.
Nextgov
State Department Needs a Science and Technology Tune Up, Report Says
Despite launching an office devoted to science and technology more than 15 years ago, these topics remain undervalued at the State Department.
Management
The War Over NSA Spying is Just Beginning
Surveillance reformers notched a big victory this week with the USA Freedom Act, but they're just getting started.
Oversight
Chaffetz: Obama White House is 'in La-La Land' on FOIA
Oversight chair slam agencies' disclosure records, spar with Democrats over Hillary Clinton emails.
Management
White House Objects to Defense Bill Contracting Provision Empowering Service Chiefs
Senate version would decentralize decision making on weapons system milestones for service-unique programs.
Defense
Former Pentagon IG Official Probed for Destroying Documents
U.S. magistrate will hear charges stemming from Thomas Drake whistleblower case.
Defense