Defense
Biden, Survivors Pay Tribute on Anniversary of Boston Marathon Bombings
Vice president says recovery has been inspirational.
Management
Advocacy Group Wants Obama to Issue Even More Executive Orders
The president should use his authority to bypass the gridlocked Congress on 15 additional issues, group suggests.
Nextgov
From the Cloud to Your Pentagon-Issued Phone
The Defense Department plans to augment cloud services to work on mobile devices, a Defense Department acquisition manager said.
Management
Should the IRS Outsource Collection of Tax Debt?
Congress is considering bills to require the use of private sector companies.
Nextgov
Repurposing Old Drones to Bring Wi-Fi to War Fighters
DARPA’s turning unmanned aerial vehicles into very mobile hotspots.
Management
Obama Management Chief Sees Opportunity to Build on Contracting Successes
Beth Cobert tells contractors they are patriotic partners with federal employees.
Management
The Best Measure of an Employee Is How Well She Mentors Others
What have you done for others lately?
Defense One
Planning for Withdrawal in Afghanistan May Be Smart, But It’s Not Wise
Getting the new Afghan president to sign a troop deal will require a steady hand through the next several months of political uncertainty. By Daniel Markey
Pay & Benefits
HUD Will Post Officials' Salaries Online
Department will make available by May 16 comprehensive salary data of the country’s public housing authority directors.
Management
Our Cubicles, Ourselves: How the Modern Office Shapes American Life
How did we come to work in spaces that make us so miserable?
Management
Commentary: Why HUD Is Far From Turning Around
Employees are powered by more than just mission. What about dignity and respect?
Oversight
Play of the Day: Putin Is Making New Friends Since Leaving the G8
The Russian leader has been missing a lot since leaving the G8.
Defense
The FBI Thinks It Can Pass Off Downtown D.C. as Shanghai
Film warns American students about becoming spies while studying abroad.
Oversight
Are We Heading Back Toward $1 Trillion Budget Deficits?
Congressional auditors urge lawmakers to alter tax and spending policies to prevent a fiscal fiasco.
Management
Solving the Time Management Dilemma
You’re way behind the curve in terms of raw numbers, so make mindful choices.
Management
Effort to Help Afghanistan Collect Customs Revenue Found Lacking
Watchdog says USAID and CBP contracts need performance metrics.
Defense One
Here’s a Map of the World’s Fastest Growing Militaries
Twenty-three nations have doubled their defense spending in the past decade. By Ben Watson and Kedar Pavgi
Nextgov
Qualifying Cyber Command Staff Is Harder Than You Think
Coast Guard instructs computer whizzes from various educational backgrounds to reach the same proficiency level.
Nextgov
Google Knew About Heartbleed and Didn’t Tell the Government
Companies may hesitate to cooperate with the feds after NSA surveillance revelations, ACLU technologist says.
Oversight