Oversight
CIA Director: We Are Not Spying on Congress
John Brennan denies his agency was monitoring computers used by Senate staffers who were investigating its past interrogation practices.
Oversight
Fired GSA Exec Exonerated, Restored With Back Pay
Judge finds James Weller not responsible for lavish spending at Las Vegas conference.
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The Government Already Has the Technology to Monitor Cleared Employees
A few coding tweaks are all that's needed to stop the next Snowden, former official says.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Change TSP Default Settings
House panel marks up legislation Wednesday that would auto-enroll new federal hires into one of five lifecycle funds instead of the government securities fund.
Tech
UN Drone Investigator: U.S. Must Explain Civilian Deaths
States have a duty to protect civilians—and that requires transparency when they're hurt or killed, says report.
Management
Beware: Mistakes and Workplace Injuries Spike After Switch to Daylight Savings Time
The average American gets about 40 minutes less sleep the night after pushing the clock ahead an hour—with measurable consequences for on-the-job safety.
Defense
Less Controversial Sexual-Assault Bill Sails Through Senate
The legislation sponsored by Missouri Democrat Claire McCaskill doesn't take away a commander's ability to decide if a sexual-assault case should be prosecuted.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Second Place for Cruz Never Felt So Good
The Texas lawmaker was runner-up in the CPAC straw poll.
Management
The Unexpected Connection Between Procrastinating and Being Productive
Putting off your work is undoubtedly bad—or is it?
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In the Future, Internet Privacy Will Be a Luxury for Those Who Can Afford it
Experts predict the increasingly digital economy could create even deeper structural unemployment for low-skilled workers.
Management
Obama’s Management Goals Focus on Federal Employee Engagement
Other priorities include IT, strategic sourcing and evidence-based performance metrics.
Pay & Benefits
The Highly Educated Federal Workforce in Two Charts
Federal agencies are hiring more employees with professional degrees.
Defense One
Pentagon Says Its Strategy Addresses Threat from Russia
Christine Wormuth, next policy chief at DOD, says the Quadrennial Defense Review addresses all threats to U.S. national security, including Russia. By Ben Watson
Management
Obama Would Increase Federal Workforce by 14,000 in 2015
White House notes federal employee compensation hasn’t kept pace with rising education levels or the private sector.
Oversight
Congressional Democrats Face Uphill Battle in Midterms
The party’s chances of holding onto a majority in the Senate are looking increasingly tenuous.
Management
Consumer Agency Accused of Ranking White Employees Higher in Performance Reviews
Report says 115 Consumer Financial Protection Bureau employees have complained to a labor union about the situation.
Management
What Does Mindfulness Even Mean, Anyway?
Two ways to think clearly when you're overworked and overwhelmed.
Defense One
How Obama Can Hold Back Russia and Reassure Europe
Crimea may be lost, but President Obama should fly to Brussels and reassure Europe that NATO will keep Putin out of Eastern Ukraine. By Barry Pavel
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