Defense
Pass-Through Contracts for War Zones Need Monitoring, GAO Finds
Pentagon, State and USAID could be at risk of overpaying subcontractors.
Nextgov
Hackers Breach S. Korea Nuke Plants, Look Up JMU Employees, and Con Inmates
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Oversight
2015’s Policy Battles: Obamacare, Net Neutrality, Keystone, and Surveillance Reform
Congress’s struggles will be familiar, but the balance of power has shifted.
Management
Judge Upholds Firing of VA Exec – But Not Because of Wait Time Scandal
Sharon Helman improperly accepted gifts, but the department failed to prove that she engaged in misconduct that hurt veterans.
Defense
Two Drone Strikes in Pakistan Kill Militants
The assault, believed to have been carried out by the U.S., targeted areas known to shelter Taliban and al-Qaeda extremists.
Oversight
The Best Bills That Went Nowhere in Congress
Lawmakers may not have passed a lot of bills, but there was no lack of legislative imagination.
Management
The Bias in the FDA's New Blood Donation Rules
On Tuesday, the government agency announced it was lifting its ban on gay male blood donors. The fine print, however, was troubling.
Management
The Federal Government Doesn’t Have a Good Way of Determining Who's Poor
The federal poverty threshold has been widely criticized as being outdated and flawed
Management
How I Lead: Valuing Each Person’s Input
A conversation with OPM financial adviser Tim Cannon.
Defense
Defense Secretary Nominee Forms Circle of Advisers
Ashton Carter designates small team to help in confirmation process.
Nextgov
When Will Santa Drop by Your House? Track His Every Movement With NORAD
Thousands of government volunteers will keep tabs on St. Nick.
Nextgov
Watchdog Says Secret Service Misses the Bar on Cybersecurity
The department's inability to get its own agency to fall in line could raise questions about the enlargement of Homeland Security's cyber authorities.
Management
More Proof That No One Wants or Listens to Your Voicemails
The new standard outgoing message asks the caller to try again later or use an “alternative method” to get in touch.
Management
Obamacare on Track to Beat Enrollment Goals
More than 6 million people picked plans in the first month of enrollment.
Defense
Anti-ISIS Operation Gets Its Own Inspector General
Pentagon watchdog to lead audits of military and foreign aid campaigns.
Management
Health Service Marks Banner Year Without a Surgeon General
Commissioned corps took on Ebola and skin cancer, and reignited no-smoking campaign.
Management
Despite Senate’s Confirmation Spree, Many Agencies Maintain Key Leadership Vacancies
The White House is reviewing which appointees to re-nominate for the 114th Congress’ approval.
Route Fifty
Will Your State Get a White Christmas?
The U.S. has seen an uptick in snow-filled days at Christmastime.
Oversight