Benefits
Memo: Employees may take advanced leave for family issues
President Obama has issued a memorandum directing agencies to allow federal employees to receive six weeks—240 hours—of advanced leave to care for a newborn or adopted child, help ill family members, or other sick-leave eligible uses.
Employee Policy
New DHS funding bill faces veto
While the House this week passed a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, the legislation contains provisions aimed at stopping the president's immigration reforms and faces a near certain veto.
Employee Policy
GSA chief to step down
Dan Tangherlini, who took the reins of the General Services Administration several years ago in the midst of an agency spending scandal that sparked cutbacks in federal meeting and travel budgets, announced that he would leave the agency next month.
Oversight
Romney 2016 Just Picked Up an Early Endorsement
The as-yet unannounced campaign can count on at least one supporter in Congress.
Nextgov
Get Ready to Hear More About the Low-Profile US Digital Service
Thanks to an infusion of new funding from Congress, the U.S. Digital Service is ready to scale up. These are the projects the team of innovators plan to tackle first.
Oversight
Obama Threatens Veto of GOP’s First Attempt to Rein in ‘Bureaucrats’
White House says House-backed bill restricting regulatory authority would actually increase red tape.
Route Fifty
Obama Praises Local Broadband Initiatives During Iowa Visit
In a visit to Cedar Falls, the president touts Next Century Cities’ efforts to bring higher Internet connectivity in localities nationwide.
Oversight
FBI Arrests Ohio Man for Plot to Attack U.S. Capitol
"I believe that we should wage jihad under our own orders and plan attacks and everything," the accused wrote to the FBI informant.
Pay & Benefits
Help for Vets, TRICARE Update, Pay Raise Prospects and More
A weekly roundup of pay and benefits news.
Management
Obama’s Cybersecurity Plan, Explained
Despite claims, could the White House initiative have stopped the Sony hack?
Management
Managing in the Era of ‘New Power’
Unlike the 'old power' model, the goal is to channel it, not hoard it.
Management
IRS Hits Filing Season Feeling Stretched Beyond Capacity
Officials reiterate that budget cuts could result in two-day agency shutdown and will harm customer service.
Nextgov
Agencies, Want a New Website? Talk to GSA
The General Services Administration is now in charge of a 4-year-old effort to streamline thousands of extraneous federal websites.
Management
Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Veterans Hospital Accused of Distributing Pain Medication 'Like Candy'
A recent report said some veterans call a Wisconsin hospital "Candy Land" because of how much medication its doctors distribute to treat pain.
Management
VA Boosts Security After Texas Shooting
Department procures 16 more contract guards for El Paso facility after gunman kills doctor and himself.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Paul Ryan's Golden Touch
With the Wisconsinite saying he won't run for president, where does that leave the 2016 race?
News
Why You May Have Noticed Beefed Up Security at Your Federal Office
It’s not because of any “specific, credible” threat.
Management
Enhancing the Citizen Journey Is a Government Imperative
Customers expect online, real-time service.
Route Fifty
Yelp Set to Feature Even More Local Restaurant Inspection Data
Partnership with Socrata will make it easier for local governments to connect Yelp users with their public health information.
Oversight