Defense One
NSA Just Needs Better Public Relations, Says Incoming NSA Chief Rogers
Reforming the NSA? Obama’s nominee for the job, Vice Adm. Mike Rogers, isn’t interested. By Patrick Tucker
Nextgov
What Happens After Sexting and Luxury Travel at VA? Paid Leave
VA takes action against IG report subject, if you call paid leave action.
Pay & Benefits
Are Veterans Getting the Money They Deserve in Latest Budget?
Lawmakers are skeptical that the growing needs of veterans can be met with the amount requested.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Scope of Reasonable CIA Spying
Has the CIA been looking at Congressional computers?
Management
White House: Sequester No Longer Applies to Part of Obamacare
The administration is no longer applying the mandatory spending cuts to the Affordable Care Act’s cost-sharing subsidies.
Management
What You Need to Know About OMB's Cross-Agency Goals
New guidance raises the bar for cybersecurity, clearances and more.
Defense One
How the Navy's 7th Fleet Is Combing the Seas Near Malaysia for the Missing Airliner
As the search for Flight MH370 approaches its seventh day, search efforts expand westward. By Ben Watson
Nextgov
Pentagon Wants Help Tracking Space Debris
Retaining space dominance is going to require investment, Air Force Space Command chief tells lawmakers.
Pay & Benefits
Some Lawmakers Are Feeling More Generous Toward Feds
Bigger COLAs for federal retirees, better care for vets among recent legislative proposals.
Management
Senate Panel Presses OMB on Management Agenda
Agency performance and results law is not working, says Republican.
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