Defense
Sister of Suspected Boston Marathon Bombers Arrested for Bomb Threat
"I know people who can put a bomb on you,” Tsarnaeva allegedly said.
Pay & Benefits
Phased Retirement: Case Studies
Running the numbers on a couple of hypothetical examples of employees considering the new option.
Nextgov
It's Official: White House CTO Todd Park Leaves Post to Recruit Tech Talent from Silicon Valley
Todd Park stepping down from chief technology officer job.
Pay & Benefits
Temp Feds Are One Step Closer to Health Insurance
As comment period on draft rules ends, union urges OPM to provide access to FEHBP to newly-eligible employees ASAP.
Oversight
Is the Government Taking Feds’ Tax Debt Seriously Enough?
Security clearance reform should address financial troubles, senator says.
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Is Your Agency Ready to Start ‘Storyboarding?’
It's the latest buzzword humming through agencies.
Management
In Performance Reviews, Women are Criticized for Personality Rather Than Performance
The gender of the manager giving the review didn’t make a difference.
Management
Hollywood, the Circus, and Congress Are Fighting Over 'Tiger Selfies'
Activists want Congress to stop the mega-feline selfie craze, and some members are signing on to help.
Management
The Head-On Politics of Going Around Congress on Climate Change
White House faces collision with GOP over global pact that wouldn't go through Senate.
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Russian Government Might Be Behind New JPMorgan Hack
Infiltration might be a response to U.S. sanctions against Russian banks.
Oversight
Play of the Day: ISIL Wants To Be Just Like The United States
Will the Islamic State just end up with a VA waiting list?
Management
How Promises Work
Living up to a social contract is inordinately valuable, and there's no pressure to exceed it.
Management
The Extreme Partisanship of John Roberts's Supreme Court
Like Barack Obama, the chief justice came into office promising an age of apolitical comity. And like the president, he has seen his dream die.
Pay & Benefits
Military Families Are More Worried Than Ever About the Effects of Budget Cuts
Downsizing within Defense and sequestration’s long-term impact are creating anxiety over job security, survey finds.
Pay & Benefits
Military Bonuses Affected Despite Sequestration’s Hiatus
Defense hopes to save money by changing compensation structure associated with Marine Corps' special duty assignment pay.
Nextgov
Patent Office Telework Scandal Not Really About Telework
Mobile work advocates say the controversy is evidence of a management breakdown.
Management
4 Easy Steps to Boost Citizen Engagement
Whether it’s disaster planning or flu shots, targeting your message gets people to take action.
Oversight
IGs Should Do a Better Job of Helping Whistleblowers
POGO jabs Homeland Security, USAID and Railroad Board for failing to provide information about protections.
Management
Immigration Judges Want to Break Free from the Justice Department
Judges warn of retirement ‘tsunami’ if changes aren't made, cite record backlog amid border crisis.
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