Defense One
Beyond Airstrikes, How the US Can Accelerate the Islamic State’s Defeat
Time is not on Washington’s side, despite greater clarity of the military, political and economic efforts it will take to defeat the Islamic State. By Bilal Y. Saab
Management
One in Four Americans With College Degrees Shouldn’t Have Bothered
A college education by no means punches your ticket into the middle class.
Defense One
Pentagon Confirms US Air Strike Killed Al-Shabab Leader
Monday’s U.S. air strike in Somalia killed the co-founder of the terrorist organization al-Shabab. By Stephanie Gaskell
Pay & Benefits
Feds Can Now Roll Over Unused Flexible Spending Account Funds
OPM allows eligible participants in the health care FSA to carry up to $500 into the next plan year.
Defense
Former NSA Official: Edward Snowden Leak Has 'Clearly' Helped ISIL
According to a former top NSA official, Islamic State fighters have managed to avoid detection by American intelligence apparatuses because of protocols released in the Edward Snowden leak.
Tech
Clinton: America Can Be Clean-Energy 'Superpower'
In speech, former Secretary of State chastised the "false choice debate" between the environment and the economy
Management
Grade Inflation: Does It Matter?
Pressure to upgrade positions is costing the government in salaries and morale.
Defense
Ebola Could Reach the U.S. By the End of This Month
Study of global flight patterns puts the odds at 18 percent.
Defense
New Book Claims CIA Guards Were Told to Stand Down During Benghazi Attack
Five members of a private security team say an unidentified CIA station chief ordered them not to intervene (against their protests) as the consulate was under attack by militants.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Guess Whose Anti-Obama Attack Ads These Are
Democratic Senate candidates are not embracing the president.
Management
Do High-School Students With Jobs Make More Money Later in Life?
They used to, but not so much anymore.
Employee Policy
Majority leader adds support to call for moratorium on USPS closures
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) has signed onto an effort calling for a one-year moratorium on U.S. Postal Service plans to shutter as many as 82 mail processing plants, according to the National Postal Mail Handlers Union.
Benefits
FSAFEDS to allow carryover of funds
The Office of Personnel Management announced key changes to rules for FSAFEDS health care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Pay
CFC debuts 'universal giving'
With the launch of the 2014 Combined Federal Campaign, federal employees nationwide for the first time will be able to designate donations to local organizations outside their permanent duty station.
Nextgov
Yes, HealthCare.gov Was Hacked -- But Here's Why It May Not Be That Big of a Deal
No evidence personal data was breached or even targeted, but malware did end up on Obamacare marketplace
Pay & Benefits
Obamacare Subsidies Are Going Back to Court
The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals will reconsider a ruling eliminating insurance subsidies in the majority of states.
Defense
Pentagon, Congress Face Stark Budget Choices
A new assessment shows a yawning gap between the Defense Department’s strategy and funding.
Oversight
Kevin McCarthy Doesn't Want the Government's Marshmallow Roasting Advice
Forest Service blog post "perfectly captures what is wrong with our government," House majority leader says.
Management
Will Social Security Still Be Able to Deliver in 2025?
SSA can't meet the increased demand without a strategic vision.
Defense