Nextgov
'Why-Fi' or 'Wiffy'? How Americans Pronounce Common Tech Terms
More than 30 percent of us say "meme" as "me-me" ... and other findings from a new survey.
Management
Two Minutes That Will Make You Feel More Relaxed
If your feeling stressed, here’s one way to rest and digest.
Pay & Benefits
White House Continues to Expand Benefits to Same-Sex Federal Couples
Obama administration looks to finalize gay feds and veterans’ access to benefits.
Oversight
In No Mood For Trophies
You could say that if Obama were a stock, he would have a very narrow trading range.
Management
Julian Castro is Obama's Newest Climate Denizen
If confirmed as HUD chief, Castro will be responsible for a $1 billion program to help areas hit by natural disasters rebuild and plan for climate change.
News
DoJ to Federal Judge: Dismiss Insane Clown Posse's Lawsuit
Justice doesn't want to be in the business of fighting Juggalos.
Pay & Benefits
White House Urges Agencies to Expand Telework, Other Workplace Flexibilities
President Obama wants the federal government to be a model for the American workforce.
Management
Special Counsel Faults VA’s Reports on Quality of Patient Care
Acting secretary responds to whistleblowers with 14-day medical office review.
Oversight
House Panel Moves Postal Service Closer to Eliminating Saturday Mail Delivery
Appropriations subcommittee removes longstanding legislative language requiring six-day schedule.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Change TSP Default Settings to More Lucrative Funds
Senate panel on Wednesday will consider legislation that would automatically enroll new feds into one of the lifecyle funds.
Management
White House Creates New Honeybee Task Force
The presidential task force will investigate and combat decreased populations for a number of pollinator species, including birds, bats and butterflies.
Oversight
Rand Paul Throws Obama a Lifeline on Iraq, Spars With Dick Cheney
Paul linked the consequences of the U.S. invasion of Iraq to an Iranian "hegemony" in the Middle East.
News
Is the IRS Chief a Quitter?
Lawmaker predicts Koskinen will be gone 'within several months or a year;' commissioner says he will serve out his term.
Nextgov
Twelve Agencies Seek to Hire Virtual Interns This Summer
The initiative aims to promote innovation and bring in new ideas at no cost to the participating agency.
Management
One Thing That Is Going Right for Veterans
More Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are finding jobs, but the unemployment rate could easily creep back up as more soldiers come home.
Defense
Behind Dianne Feinstein's Calculated Rebuke of the White House
Senate Intelligence Committee chairwoman went public with her anger in the hours after prisoner swap was revealed.
Oversight
Tensions Mount Over Spending Bills as Congress Nears July 4 Homestretch
Highway funding, VA reforms and Iraq will also keep lawmakers busy ahead of the recess.
Oversight