Pay & Benefits
TSP Gains in August
All the funds except for international stocks posted positive returns last month.
Route Fifty
Albuquerque’s Mayor Faces Heat After Controversial Veto
Petition calls for recall after Richard Berry blocks ballot proposals, including one on marijuana decriminalization.
Management
The White House’s Roster is Starting to Resemble Google’s List of Former Employees
Obama administration is looking to another pool of private-sector talent to boost the staff.
Defense
Libyan Militia Now Controls U.S. Embassy Compound in Tripoli
A Libyan militia group says it has "secured" a U.S. Embassy compound in Tripoli, with the hope that foreign diplomats will return to their posts.
Management
To Be More Productive at Work, Put a Plant on Your Desk
The greening of offices that had previously been “lean” was associated with a 15% increase in productivity.
Oversight
Play of the Day: What You Missed This Labor Day Weekend
Late-night TV catches up after the holiday.
Nextgov
Hackers Conceal Spyware in Industrial Software Firm’s Site to Probe Visitors
Infected site attracts companies from automotive, aerospace and manufacturing sectors.
Management
Buckets of Ice Water Brought in More ALS Funding in 30 Days Than the Government Did in a Year
Donors around the world gave more than $100 million in the past month through the Ice Bucket Challenge.
Defense
National Guard Turns to Food Banks Because Rick Perry Hasn't Paid Them
The National Guard troops Texas Gov. Rick Perry ordered to the U.S. Mexico border last month are using food and gas aid from a local food bank because they haven't been paid in weeks.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Issues Plan to Give Feds a 1 Percent Pay Raise
The president issued an alternative pay plan late Friday, setting an across-the-board increase for civilian federal employees of 1 percent in 2015.
Management
The Federal Agencies Most Often Accused of Discrimination
The Labor Department was at the top of the list for Cabinet-level agencies.
Defense
National Guard Pilot Was Killed in Virginia Crash
Two-day search and rescue effort involved more than 100 local, state, and federal officials and volunteers.
Defense
U.S. Won't Raise Terror Threat Level Even Though U.K.'s Is 'Severe'
The U.S. threat level remains the same, officials said, despite the U.K.'s move to raise its level to "severe" in response to the Islamic State.
Nextgov
Hackers Score IDs of S. Korean Population, Roil New Zealand Election and Drain Norwegian Oil
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
Why a Government Shutdown Is So Unlikely
The move would be electoral suicide for Republicans.
Nextgov
Obama Resurrects Intel Advisory Panel
President Obama named six new members to the board -- including the CEO of UPS.
Defense One
Is There a Plan to Attack in Syria or Not?
White House and Pentagon spokesmen spent Friday explaining that the president and the Joint Chiefs have some plans to strike in Syria, but there is no plan. By Kevin Baron
Nextgov
As Todd Park Becomes Top Tech Recruiter, What's Next for CTO Role?
Park’s departure leaves a job opening in Washington -- one with unclear requirements.
Pay & Benefits
Can You Apply for Phased Retirement This Fall? It Depends on Your Agency
OPM is accepting applications beginning in November, but some agencies are telling employees they can’t apply that soon.
Management