Defense
Panel Approves 1.8 Percent Pay Raise for Troops
The Armed Services Committee reported out the fiscal 2015 Defense authorization bill; pay boost is slightly more than the president’s 1 percent proposal.
Management
Leadership Lessons from Children’s Books
These nine books should be in every leadership library.
Nextgov
Pentagon App Store Is Open, but the Shelves Are Pretty Bare
The Defense Information Systems Agency so far has approved only one software application designed specifically for troops—to report sexual assault.
Management
Obama Cabinet Secretaries Shower Feds With Love
Town hall underscores employees’ dedication and creativity during chaotic times, urges better marketing and PR to highlight government services.
Pay & Benefits
Take Charge of Your Retirement
A look at your responsibilities in the retirement process, along with those of your agency and the Office of Personnel Management.
Management
Regulatory Review May Have Just Made Life Easier for Medicare Providers
Newly streamlined safety standards are an example of how ‘lookback’ effort is easing regulatory burdens, head of OIRA says.
Management
Lawmakers Wonder 'How Much Porn' It Takes to Fire an EPA Employee
Hearing on IG independence delves into porn watching, alleged assault and other extreme cases of potential misconduct.
Oversight
The Perfect Obamacare Horror Story Remains Elusive
Republicans still struggle to find people who have actually been inconvenienced.
Management
How Tolls Could Help Prevent a U.S. Transportation Crisis
In the midst of a federal funding disaster, a good idea emerges.
Oversight
Play of the Day: What a Weak Foreign Policy Looks Like
Colbert blames Obama for the situation in Ukraine.
Management
'Conga Line Of Problems' Awaits Burwell at HHS
A former HHS secretary says Burwell would have to put out fires she can't anticipate.
Oversight
House Votes to Hold Former IRS Official Lois Lerner in Contempt
Republicans take their campaign against the agency to the next level.
Nextgov
The Intelligence Community Needs a New Workforce Model
A pipeline of young talent is essential for addressing future threats.
Management
How I Lead: Mentoring Those Who Will Someday Take Charge
Insights from Dora Quinlan, a senior executive at the Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center Southeast.
Pay & Benefits
How the Postal Service Could Overhaul Its Retirement and Leave Benefits
USPS inspector general compares the agency’s benefits programs to those of other organizations, suggests updates.
Management
Commentary: Poor Morale Should Not Be Ignored
Agency leaders should not wait to act until GAO studies the issue.
Oversight
Here's Chuck Grassley's Real Problem With the Use of Executive Authority on Immigration
Barack Obama's not George W. Bush.
Tech
House Takes Major Step to End NSA Mass Surveillance
The House Judiciary passed an amended version of the USA Freedom Act on Wednesday.
Management
House Democrats Won't Get on Board With Republican, White House-Backed Postal Bill
Oversight committee postpones vote after failing to win bipartisan support.
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