Oversight
Feds Should Keep an Eye on the Race to Replace Darrell Issa
The House panel that oversees the federal workforce is poised for a new leader.
Management
A Cover-Up in the Secret Service Scandal?
A new report says the White House knew more than it let on about dalliances with prostitutes in Cartagena.
Oversight
These Politicians Want to Close the U.S.-Mexico Border Because of Ebola
Some lawmakers fear that the virus could enter through the country's southern border.
Oversight
Federal Employees Could Still Receive a Transit Benefit Boost This Year
IRS, lawmaker renew call for tax package that includes retroactively doubling mass transit benefit.
Management
3 Tips for Building a Government Content Strategy
Citizen engagement starts with the basics.
Nextgov
The Force is Strong with This One: IARPA Picks ‘Jedi Mind’ to Predict Intelligence Trustworthiness
"Star Wars"-themed effort aims to anticipate behavior and gauge trustworthiness of individuals.
Defense
Pentagon Scraps Afghan Air Fleet for Pennies on the Dollar
After spending $486 million on 20 planes for the Afghan Air Force, the Pentagon sold 16 for just $32,000.
Pay & Benefits
Which Agencies Log the Most Hours of ‘Official Time’ Spent on Union Business?
VA tops the list for total hours, but doesn’t make the top 10 for hours spent per bargaining unit employee.
Pay & Benefits
Making the Most of Your Money After You Retire
It pays to think ahead about how you will draw down your assets.
Insights
Reaching the Edge of the Joint Information Environment
The Defense Department faces a pivotal period in its development of the Joint Information Environment and enterprise mobility. How do DoD leaders perceive these initiatives and what are the key challenges holding them back?
Nextgov
Millennials Kind of Clueless About Cybersecurity Careers
Millennials aren’t necessarily ready to take on the mantle of cyber savior.
Route Fifty
Preparing for the Next Big Flash Flood in Western North Carolina
Watch Jerry VeHaun, director of Buncombe County Emergency Services, discuss what he’s learned from 42 years dealing with floods.
Oversight
The Bipartisan Border Abuse Bill Congress is Ignoring
Bill would strengthen oversight and accountability of Customs and Border Protection.
Oversight
Sen. Mark Begich Is Making the Most of Obama's Cabinet
The Alaska Democrat has been steering clear of Obama during his tight Senate race. But that hasn't kept his representatives from the trail.
Management
The CDC Is Using Twitter to Explain Ebola for the Second Time in Two Months
And people have just as many questions about the virus as they did during August's online chat.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Best Name for the Fight Against ISIS
What's the best way to talk about armed conflict? Stephen Colbert gets in the Name Chamber 5000.
Management
Cool Videos: Rapping for Research
The NIH Common Fund puts on the moves for scientific breakthroughs.
Employee Policy
APWU announces plan for filling new clerk positions
The American Postal Workers Union said that it has come to an agreement with the U.S. Postal Service on a "pecking order" for filling new positions in the wake of a recent arbitration award that created 9,000 new clerk slots.
Employee Policy