Benefits
White House announces actions to improve vets' mental health care
President Obama announced 19 executive actions that direct the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Defense to improve mental health care for veterans, service members and their families.
Benefits
Homelessness among vets drops sharply
Veterans' homelessness has dropped by one-third since 2010, according to a new national estimate.
Benefits
2015 Retiree COLA estimate declines slightly
The latest calculations show the 2015 cost-of-living adjustment for federal, military and Social Security retirees drifting slightly downward.
Nextgov
Will Obama's New Tech Squad Include Cyber Experts?
Digital Service team announcement didn’t mention privacy or security, while snoops continue targeting Internet users.
Management
What If We All Hugged It Out?
Just think about the opportunities every day to blow someone away with kindness.
Route Fifty
Napa Official: ‘Very Impressive Progress’ Made on Earthquake Recovery
City services are being quickly restored after damaging quake.
Oversight
Paul Ryan Says His Big Ideas Will Have to Wait
Ryan's far-reaching plans for overhauling entitlement programs and the tax code are likely going to stay in the development stage for another two years.
Management
Obama Called Nine Foreign Leaders While on Vacation
He also played the same number of rounds of golf.
Nextgov
Why is LinkedIn So Popular With Employees of the US Army?
Only IBM and HP have more current employees on the professional networking site.
Management
200 Years Ago Today Washington Was On Fire
Invading British soldiers torched most government buildings, including the Capitol, in August 1814.
Tech
Homeland Security Science Chief Wants to Know What You Think His Goals Should Be
Undersecretary Brothers launches collaborative online channel for feedback on long-term strategies.
News
Smithsonian's Panda Cub Celebrates First Birthday
America's cutest federal charge gets feted at the National Zoo.
Pay & Benefits
Is This the Right Time for the White House to Promote Working from Home?
Allegations of feds abusing telework at Patent and Trademark Office put honest employees and managers in a tough spot.
Route Fifty
Two Ousted Mayors Aren’t Going Quietly
One has rebranded himself as the “mobile mayor” while the other files a lawsuit.
Management
How I Lead: Read the Sign on Their Backs That Says 'Make Me Feel Important'
Lori Aquilino puts a premium on employee ideas at FAA.
Management
Rep. Cleaver: Expect Obama Administration Review of Pentagon-to-Police Weapons Program
The Missouri congressman met with Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Thursday night.
Defense
All Clear at Fort Lee Army Base After Report of Shooter
The military post had reported an active shooting situation via social media Monday morning.
Management
A Baseball Team Forfeited a Victory Trying to Avoid Obamacare
The Cubs lost a game because it didn't staff the grounds crew with enough full-time workers.
Oversight