Defense
U.S. Halted Work on Half-Renovated Prison in Afghanistan
Watchdog faults State Department oversight of contract.
Route Fifty
State Ballot Initiatives Could Boost Turnout, Affecting Key Races
Voters this year aren’t just deciding control of the U.S. Senate.
Nextgov
600 Military Travelers Handed ‘Chip and PIN’ Hack-Resistant Credit Cards
All Pentagon travel cards will be replaced with new tech by summer 2015.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Enrollees Can Contribute $500 More Next Year
The IRS increased the cap on individual contributions to $18,000 for 2015.
Defense
Air Force General Misused Government Limo Privileges
Pentagon watchdog finds 107 trips by Maj. Gen. Susan Mashiko were not for official business.
Pay & Benefits
Three Charts That Explain Feds' Low Morale in 2014
Most are worried the wrong people are being promoted, and confidence in leadership continues to decline.
Management
Three Former Policy Czars Offer Advice for Ebola Point Man Ron Klain
9/11, Katrina and AIDS czars share their frustrations, rewards and distaste for the title.
Defense
Republican 2016 Contenders Have Taken Positions on NSA Reform. Where Does Hillary Clinton Stand?
The answer remains elusive, but the best clues are found in her Senate voting record.
Defense
Ebola, the Ambassador and the Nurse
Samantha Power and Kaci Hickox show the diverging approaches to quarantine on the federal and state levels.
Management
7 Tips for Accommodating Your Older Staffers
How to keep seasoned veterans on the job longer.
Nextgov
Why Some Agencies Want a One-Size-Fits-All Policy for Mobile Devices
There are no uniform BYOD security requirements for tapping into the cloud.
Management
Take the Time to Focus In
Unlocking fond memories can help you see what other aspects of your life need attention.
Route Fifty
Lava Prompts Evacuation Advisory in Hawaiian Community
A volcano has been taking aim at a Big Island community for weeks. Now the slow-moving threat is less than 100 yards away.
Oversight
Questions and Possible Answers on the Midterm Elections
The mathematics of Senate control after the midterms is increasingly complex.
Pay & Benefits
Invest More in TSP, Says Head of World's Largest Asset Management Firm
BlackRock CEO fears employees are failing to get the most out of their retirement accounts.
Management
Will Washington Overrule Governors on Ebola Quarantines?
The White House said it was considering new federal policies after New York and New Jersey executives acted on their own.
Route Fifty
A Behind-the-Scenes Tour of How County Government Works
There are 3,069 county governments across the United States. Here's an inside look at how one of them—Waldo County in Maine—operates.
Nextgov
Anyone Ever Done This Before? Patent Office Turns to Crowdsourcing
What should the contract look like? PTO asks.
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