Management
The Spending Bill’s Biggest Losers
Some agencies still would be hurt by sequestration under the omnibus, despite partial repeal of automatic cuts.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Groups Lament Loss of Congressional Advocate
Retiring House Democrat Jim Moran spent his 23-year career steering appropriations to Northern Virginia and protecting federal workers.
Management
Congress Passes Three-Day Spending Bill To Keep Government Open
Current continuing resolution expires Wednesday; Senate needs more time to consider long-term omnibus.
Defense One
The U.S. Is Still Officially At War in Iraq
Two years after U.S. troops withdrew, a group of bi-partisan senators want to repeal the authorization of the use of military force in Iraq, officially ending the war. By Stephanie Gaskell
Oversight
We Now Know Whom to Blame for Benghazi
A Senate intelligence committee report released Wednesday assigns the blame for the confusion surrounding the 2012 terrorist attacks, but questions remain.
Defense
The Neuroscience Guide to Negotiations With Iran
Wondering whether the historic nuclear talks will succeed or fail? Study the brain.
Management
What Jennifer Lawrence and Colin Kapernick Can Teach Us About Setting Goals
Magic will only get you so far -- you have to do the work.
Nextgov
How the Cloud Could Be Helping Agencies More
Only 13 percent of survey respondents say they rely on cloud computing to meet critical agency goals.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Keepers of Political Hit Lists
One of the entries on Hillary Clinton's list might be a surprise.
Nextgov
Cyber Command Funding More Than Doubles
The jump is mostly attributed to personnel growth. DHS also sees an increase in cybersecurity funding.
Nextgov
Lawmakers Read Mean Tweets
Paul Ryan and others embrace some of the nastiest insults they've seen on Twitter.
Management
Remember When George W. Bush Wanted to Send People to the Moon Again by 2020?
That probably won't happen.
Oversight
FBI Press Leak Indicates No Prosecutions for IRS Targeting
House Republicans protest “politically motivated” hint of no criminal charges.
Nextgov
Edward Snowden Just Got a New Job
The former NSA contractor is positioning himself to be active long after his leaks end.
Management
Government Can’t Do It All, But the Public Can Help
From developing apps to policing Medicare fraud, citizen problem-solvers are at the ready.
Management
Agency Conference Spending Down But Senators Still Want Tighter Controls
OMB deputy cites progress in changing culture of waste while preserving valuable face time.
Pay & Benefits
What the Spending Bill Means for Federal Employees
Blue-collar workers get a raise, but travel, conference and bonuses are rolled back.
Management
Why Even Your Surgeon Needs a Coach
Maybe it’s time to seek some strength training on the job.
Defense One
Air Force Warns Against Further Cuts to Readiness
Congress wants to protect cuts to military benefits and that has Air Force Undersecretary Eric Fanning worried about further cuts to readiness. By Sara Sorcher
Management