Pay
DOD to expand Military Lending Act protections
The Defense Department announced a proposal to expand the scope of a law designed to protect service members and their dependents during consumer credit transactions.
Management
Ex-GSA Executive Jeff Neely Indicted for Fraud
West Coast regional buildings chief was at the center of a Las Vegas overspending scandal.
Oversight
Why Feds Shouldn’t Watch Star Trek During Work Hours
Taxpayers shouldn’t foot the bill for such events, IG says.
Oversight
EPA Is Cracking Down on Dentists
Agency releases proposal to cut down on mercury that winds up in the water supply as a result of a routine procedure.
Route Fifty
How New Orleans Is Fighting Blight With Stats and Data Analysis
Watch Oliver Wise address Code for America’s 2014 Summit in San Francisco.
Oversight
Sorry Feds: Lawmaker Says No More Porn Watching at Work
Bill prohibiting pornography on federal devices comes as EPA has yet to fire an employee who confessed to regularly watching porn at the office.
Pay & Benefits
5 Things You Can Change After You Retire
In the federal retirement world, “permanent” doesn’t always mean permanent.
Nextgov
1.4 Million Users of Travel Site Acquired by TripAdvisor Affected by Payment and Account Breach
Unauthorized charges showed up on customers’ credit cards after booking through Viator.
Nextgov
Report: Agencies Continue to Buck ‘Cloud First’ Policy -- And The Lack of Savings Shows It
Consider moving legacy systems to the cloud, GAO says.
Defense
Army’s Doctrine Chief: Expect the Unexpected
Gen. David Perkins leaves debate on Obama’s ISIS strategy to policymakers.
Route Fifty
Iraqi Prime Minister: Attack Against New York and Paris Subways Is 'Imminent'
New York Gov. Cuomo and New Jersey Gov. Christie are increasing police presence.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Reminds Same-Sex Surviving Spouses They Are Eligible for Benefits
Those married before a 2013 Supreme Court ruling have until June 26, 2015, to apply for pension and death benefits.
Defense
Treasury Department Designates 11 People as Terrorists
The designation makes it illegal to send financial or material support.
Management
Precrastination: Worse Than Procrastination?
When just doing something wastes more time than not doing anything.
Defense
Obama: Stopping Ebola 'Must Be a Priority for the World'
The president, at a U.N. address Thursday, called on all countries to do more to fight the outbreak.
Route Fifty
West Virginia's Boy Scout Amendment; Texas State Auditor's Big UNT Findings
Also in our State & Local roundup: Stories from Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J., Los Angeles City Hall and Eugene, Ore.
Oversight
Eric Holder Will Resign as Attorney General
Holder is expected to leave office once a successor is confirmed.
Oversight
House Incumbent Campaigns As a 'Doctor' Rather Than 'Congressman'
Rep. Dan Benishek decides "doctor" sounds better given Congress' dismal approval ratings.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Absurd Art of the Congressional Attack Ad
Challengers to incumbent lawmakers are not above slinging mud.
Insights