Nextgov
FEC Considers Allowing Bitcoin Donations to Political Campaigns
Could virtual currency be the next form of campaign clout?
Oversight
Play of the Day: Is Clinton Coverage Sexist?
The Daily Show looks at the ways gender is covered in political coverage.
Management
The 7 Agencies Where Contract Spending Sped Up Despite the Sequester
Overall spending was down 11 percent last year, but seven agencies bucked the trend.
Management
Budget Cuts Bring 11 Percent Decline in Contract Spending for 2013
Annual Bloomberg study shows rising awards from three departments despite the overall downward trend.
Pay & Benefits
The IRS Gave $1 Million in Bonuses to Employees Who Didn’t Pay Their Taxes
Drug users, credit card cheats also received performance awards.
Nextgov
Buying Facebook Ads Could be a Bad Call for Agencies
Departments should focus more on mission and less on marketing, GSA says.
News
Smithsonian Boosts Hipster Credentials to Save Endangered Species
National Zoo enlists indie band to make rare recording.
Management
You're Looking for Help in All the Wrong Places
Bad things can happen when you seek out like minds for advice.
Management
Budget and Personnel Cuts Have Hurt the IRS
Significant reductions in employee training at the agency also are a concern, watchdog finds.
Defense
Army Denies It Will Lay Off 3,000 Officers to Meet Force Reduction Goals
Service could instead rely on retirements and fewer enlistments.
Defense One
Pentagon Sending 600 U.S. Troops to Eastern Europe
Soldiers from the 173rd Airborne are heading to Poland, Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia for month-long military exercises. By Ben Watson
Defense
Obama Tries Once Again to Pivot Toward Asia
President Obama has begun a weeklong trip to Asia, attempting to continue an effort to step up the United States' presence in the region.
Nextgov
BYOD Cost the Energy Department More Than Supplying Government Phones
Department could save $2.3 million in three years with better mobile management, auditor finds.
Defense
U.S. Forces in Afghanistan May Be Significantly Reduced
Officials have said that the troop count in Afghanistan could “drop well below 10,000.”
Management
Why Alignment of Staff and Manager Satisfaction Scores Matter
If employees and bosses view your agency differently, it's harder to drive change.
Defense
China Is Setting up Covert Spy Networks in US and Australian Universities
The ever-rising droves of Chinese people studying abroad is generally considered an all-around win, especially for China's Communist Party.
Oversight
House Republicans Are Stepping Up Efforts to Attach Special Policy Riders to Spending Bills
Last year one such provision cut EPA staffing to the lowest levels since 1989.
Nextgov
Space Isn’t Just the Final Frontier -- It’s a Dangerous Venue for Geopolitical Brinksmanship
Senior officials are not paying enough attention to potential problems in orbit, security analyst says.
Management
How the Bush Family Went From Hated to Hipster
Between socks, biking, and bather-selfie paintings, the Bushes know how to make people forget about their legacy.
Oversight