Nextgov
Lawmakers Seek Todd Park Subpoena Over HealthCare.gov Security
Panel charges White House involvement in Obamacare website woes.
Management
The Ultimate Office Perk: Not Having an Office
The makers of WordPress learned the secret to employee happiness years ago.
Management
Bernie Sanders May Challenge Hillary Clinton in 2016
Sen. Bernie Sanders says he's considering running for president in 2016. But will he do it as an independent or as a Democrat?
Pay & Benefits
One Chart Showing Every Military Pay Raise in the Last 30 Years
Congress could soon match the lowest military pay raise in recent memory.
Tech
Despite Obama’s Pledge to Curb It, NSA Mass Surveillance Wins Rubber Stamp
Mass surveillance just earned another 90-day blank check, nine months after President Obama promised to rein in the NSA’s spying powers.
Management
Will Firing One Background Check Contractor Fix the Broken Security Clearance System?
Industry and employee representatives say USIS’ removal could backfire.
Management
Want to Be Happier? Try Walking Even Part of the Way to Work
New research concludes that an active commute may be as important to well-being as marriage or a pay raise.
Oversight
Rand Paul Doesn't Really Want To Repeal Every Executive Order Ever
Senator did not mean his comment literally, aide says.
Route Fifty
Don't Worry About the Size of the Government
Setting out to shrink the size of agencies at all costs can actually raise them—as Louisiana's child-welfare system found.
Defense
Kerry: Countries Are Offering Ground Troops in Fight Against ISIS
Secretary of State says he is "extremely encouraged" by the level of international commitment to military assistance.
Oversight
Hill Agenda This Week: Keep Government Open and Arm Syrian Rebels
Congress has plenty to tackle in its last week before recess.
Oversight
Play of the Day: What Peru Can Do To Combat The Islamic State
The group is a threat to the whole world. Even Peru.
Nextgov
First of its Kind Venture Capital Fund Pumps Millions into GovTech Startups
The GovTech Fund has raised $23 million and invested in four companies.
Management
The NFL Shows That Culture Change (or Lack of It) Starts at the Top
There has to be alignment between what you’re asking people to do and what you do.
Route Fifty
Alaska’s Distressing Murder Ranking; NYC Council Speaker’s Retribution?
Also in our weekend State & Local news roundup: Virginia’s toll-billing glitch, Las Vegas’ new car-washing regs.
Employee Policy
How to show leadership, even if you aren’t the leader
Henry Evans is the co-author of "Step Up: Lead in Six Moments that Matter," which explores ways that you can demonstrate leadership regardless of your job title. Evans spoke about his leadership theories with Tom Fox.
Employee Policy
Senate OKs bill to extend 'all circuit review' pilot
The Senate unanimously passed legislation to authorize a three-year extension of a pilot "all circuit review" program that allows federal employees who appeal a judgment of the Merit Systems Protection Board to file an appeal in any U.S. Court of Appeals with jurisdiction.
Employee Policy
Frictions arise for some as veteran hiring increases
The president's efforts to increase the hiring of military veterans into federal jobs is raising the hackles of some longtime civil servants who question whether the preferential hiring is bringing sufficiently qualified new employees on board.
Benefits
VA takes first steps for 'veteran choice' program
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) said it will host an "Industry Day" at its Denver Acquisition and Logistics Center to gather input on how best to provide administrative support for the process of issuing the "Veteran Choice Cards" that vets will use to seek non-VA healthcare.
Management