Oversight

Congress Staves Off Government Shutdown…for Now

Bill sets up spending fight during lame-duck session.

Management

Why Presidents Are Also Celebrities

The Roosevelts transformed the United States—and made its leaders into stars.

News

Ellsberg: Whistleblowers Needed to Expose 'Cost and Consequences' of Obama's ISIS Plan

Those who step forward should remain anonymous, Pentagon Papers leaker says.

Oversight

IRS Chief Rebuts Claim of Governmentwide Email Backup

House Republicans renew push to find more missing Lois Lerner emails.

Pay & Benefits

Ready, Set, Go

Be sure you have all your ducks in a row well before your retirement date.

Oversight

Congress Heads Home After Exhausting Eight Days of Work

Congress is cutting its session short and returning to the campaign trail after voting on President Obama's request to arm Syrian rebels.

Pay & Benefits

Military Families Are Most Worried About Pay and Benefits

New survey of spouses, service members and vets reveals force reduction and budget cuts are driving anxiety over finances.

Management

Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking

5 steps to reducing your anxiety on stage.

Defense

Who Is Saying What About American Troops 'On the Ground' in Iraq?

The trouble with being both firm and flexible when it comes to military intervention in Iraq.

Management

CEOs See a World Where They’re More Intimately Involved in Your Health

Group of CEOs advocates for a world where companies have programs to address physical activity, emotional health, and chronic conditions.

Nextgov

Breached HealthCare.gov Server Still Had Default Password

Hack did not compromise any data or personal information, DHS official tells Congress.

Oversight

Watchdogs Would Gain Subpoena Power Under House Bill

Oversight panel’s bipartisan approach would also speed up IG ethics probes.

Defense

Obama's ISIS Strategy Will Not Achieve Its Goals, Security Insiders Say

But a majority of the same experts say that the U.S. is safer now than it was before the 9/11 attacks.

Management

A Formula for Perfect Productivity: Work for 52 Minutes, Break for 17

Finally, social scientists suggest a precise time for mid-afternoon coffee runs.

Management

Antarctic Sea Ice Hits a Record Max, and That's Not Good

The increase in ice may actually be a sign the warming continent is in trouble.

Oversight

Senate Likely to Pass Bill Keeping Government Open

Measure is the beginning of a tougher conversation that will wait until after Election Day.

Management

Employee Recognition: Try It, You’ll Like It

Acknowledging workers’ accomplishments is a win-win for everyone.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Why America Is More Afraid of Ebola Than ISIS

A new threat is here to scare Americans.

Nextgov

Uncle Sam Drops $3M in Grants to Kill the Password

Login alternatives to be tested include smartphone SIM cards and driver's licenses.

Pay

VA to boost pay for doctors, dentists

The Department of Veterans Affairs published a notice in the Federal Register that lays out increases in maximum rates of annual pay for incoming Veterans Health Administration physicians and dentists.