Management
CBO: Republican Plan to Delay Obamacare's Individual Mandate Would Save $31 Billion
It would also, the budget office estimates, raise premiums and result in 13 million fewer people gaining access to health insurance.
Management
How to Fix Boring Conference Panels: Get Rid of the Moderator
Take it from someone who produces live radio and an on-stage interview show: Ditch the moderator.
Oversight
Spying Spat Stalls CIA Nominee
The CIA and a Senate committee are currently in a back-and-forth over alleged spying by the agency.
Nextgov
NSA Nominee Confirms Ukraine Is Under Cyberattack
Vice Adm. Michael Rogers warns the U.S. is also vulnerable.
Pay & Benefits
House Panel Approves TSP Bill
Legislation would auto-enroll new federal hires into one of five lifecycle funds instead of the government securities fund.
Nextgov
OPM Unveils Strategic IT Plan
Agency is modernizing retirement programs, USAJOBS and other federal HR systems.
Defense
Why It's So Hard For Congress to Act on Ukraine
A major point of contention has been whether to include International Monetary Fund reforms in a future Senate bill.
Management
Between Two Ferns: The Selling of the President, 2014
It's ironic that the Barack Obama's appearance on the series coincides with the death of Joe McGinniss, an early chronicler of the political-entertainment nexus.
Management
Not All Good Leaders Are Bossy
Let's not forget the quiet power of introverts in our quest to boost female leaders.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Crimea Is a Lost Cause
Do Americans know anything about the Ukraine region?
Nextgov
75 Percent of Hospitals and Clinics Are Worried about HealthCare.gov Hacks
Most health facility operators surveyed said Obamacare, in general, increases the risk of compromising patient data.
Defense One
Special Ops Moves from ‘Perpetual War to Perpetual Engagement’
Special Operations commander Adm. William McRaven tells Congress that ‘we need our friends and allies more now than ever before.’ By Ben Watson
Nextgov
Obamacare Enrollment Slows Again in February
About 4.2 million people have signed up for insurance through HealthCare.gov and other sites.
Defense One
What Would Jimmy Carter Do?
With a Russian invasion, defiant autocrats, and spreading security threat, President Barack Obama could learn something from the former president. By Andrew F. Krepinevich
Nextgov
Key Senators Back a Stronger, More Digital FOIA
The bill, which would mandate a governmentwide online FOIA portal, passed the House unanimously.
Oversight
Energy Department, Contractor Faulted for Handling of Whistleblowers
Two former contract employees were fired for raising safety concerns at nuclear waste cleanup site.
Nextgov
How Facebook and Twitter Built the Best Employee Training Programs in Silicon Valley
Facebook Bootcamp is a seven week program for new engineers and project managers.
Management
Telework, Communication Key to Improving Employee Engagement, Federal Managers Say
Officials stress importance of listening to and acting on employee feedback.
News
Air Force Official JFK Called ‘Silly Bastard’ Immortalized on Film
Documentary tells tale of officer who attracted the president’s ire in recorded phone call.
Management