Management
Spotlighting Government Writing at Its Best—and Worst
The Center for Plain Language seeks nominations for the ClearMark and WonderMark Awards.
Oversight
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Chief: Yes, We Have Data. No, We're Not the NSA
"You are giving me quotes about the NSA, which is not us and not what we are doing," Richard Cordray tells a House committee.
Nextgov
White House Pushes Weaker Version of Spending Transparency Bill
The revised DATA Act could make it more difficult to track spending across agencies.
Defense One
Dempsey’s Message on Women in Combat: Trust Transcends Gender
One year ago this month, the military repealed the combat exclusion for women. Here’s my message. By Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey
Tech
Navy Official Could Be New NSA Chief
News reports say Vice Adm. Mike Rogers, currently head of the Navy's cyber command, is a leading candidate to replace outgoing Gen. Keith Alexander.
Defense
Military Bad Behavior Goes All the Way to the Top
More than two dozen U.S. generals and admirals have been investigated for personal misconduct over the past 15 months, according to a report by The Washington Post.
Management
This Map Wants to Change How You Think About Your Commute
With the help of 4.2 trillion points of data.
Management
Obama to Raise Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
President to issue executive order boosting rate to $10.10 per hour.
Nextgov
Government Web Satisfaction Drops After HealthCare.gov Launch
Tuesday’s report reverses a two-year rise in public satisfaction with government services.
Defense One
Budget Cuts Are Sending the Wrong Message to Veterans
President Obama will surely thank the troops during his State of the Union speech, but will Washington stop balancing the budget on the backs of veterans? By Alex Nicholson
Nextgov
Government Lets Internet Giants Disclose More About NSA Data Requests
Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft and Yahoo are 'pleased' with the decision.
Management
OPM: Hire Us to Improve Your Agency
Human resources agency wants to use annual federal employee survey to improve worker happiness.
Nextgov
Why Is Battlefield Communications Gear So Bulky? Army Chief Asks
Odierno compares it to his smartphone.
Oversight
Throw the Other Bums Out
Americans really disapprove of Congress--except for their own representatives.
Management
Making the Most of Your Limited Engagement
Sam Berns left us with his 3-point philosophy for living a happy life.
Management
Werfel Departs OMB Following Stint as Acting IRS Chief
Next career move undetermined, ex-controller says.
Defense One
Special Report: The State of Defense 2014
As President Obama prepares to give his State of the Union speech, Defense One takes a closer look at the nation's military and the state of defense.
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