Oversight
After Torture, Will the Senate Begin Investigating Drone Killings?
“Obviously, we don’t interrogate prisoners anymore,” says one Republican. “Now all we do is kill them.”
Defense
Here's What CIA Interrogators Are Still Allowed to Do
The CIA's enhanced interrogation techniques have been illegal since 2009, but interrogators are still permitted to use some controversial methods.
Management
Next Time You Visit a National Park, You Might Get a Lecture on Climate Change
Park rangers are increasingly talking to visitors about global warming.
Oversight
Joe Biden Comes to Fix Fissures Between Obama and Republicans
The vice president can take advantage of strong relationships with the Senate GOP, but only "if they let him loose."
Management
Avoid Getting Caught in the Quagmire of Key Performance Indicators
Searching for the ‘best KPI’ is just another substitute for thinking.
Oversight
Play of the Day: What A Budget Compromise Looks Like
See how Republicans and Democrats "split the difference" to get it done.
Management
Senior Execs’ Bonuses, Performance Reviews Could Soon Come Under Tighter Scrutiny
OPM rolls out update to SES performance management standards.
Oversight
House Narrowly Approves Massive Spending Bill, Averts Shutdown
After a day of drama, the chamber passed a $1 trillion bill to keep the government running and sent it to the Senate.
Nextgov
Congress Strengthens Homeland Security's Cyber Role with FISMA Reform, Other Bills
A 2002 computer protection law finally gets an upgrade.
Pay & Benefits
The TSP by the Numbers
A snapshot of the $431 billion federal retirement investment plan.
Management
OMB Tells Agencies to Prepare for Possible Shutdown
White House budget office says conference call held out of "abundance of caution."
Route Fifty
State Labor Commissioner Transforms Boring Certificate Into Persona-Building Asset
Many North Carolina residents are very familiar with ‘Elevator Lady’ Cherie Berry.
Management
Ban on Executive Oil Portraits Extended in Spending Bill
Rep. Cassidy, a senator-elect, wins another temporary cost-saving prohibition.
Oversight
John Brennan: Torture Report Is Flawed
"The record does not support the study's inference that the agency misled others on the effectiveness of the program," said the former CIA chief, while acknowledging mistakes made.
Oversight
Terrorism Risk Insurance Plan Likely to Falter in the Senate
Barring a change, the federal backstop against terrorist attacks will expire at the end of the year.
Management
GSA Wants Agencies to Get Smarter About Charge Cards
The Federal Acquisition Service is looking for help from the financial services industry.
Management
Why Lefties Make Less
They've been subtly discriminated against since biblical times, but modern data suggests a significant gap in earnings.
Route Fifty
Lucky Residents in This Florida Locality Win Cash Rewards for Recycling
There’s the carrot-and-stick approach to encourage good behavior. But cash works, too.
Pay & Benefits
Congress Approves Changing TSP Default Settings to More Lucrative Funds
The switch would only apply to new federal employees who are auto-enrolled in the Thrift Savings Plan.
Management