Oversight
Obama Defends CIA Chief After Senate Computer Hacking Scandal
"I have full confidence in John Brennan," the president said Friday.
Management
How Pay Reform Could Solve the Border Crisis
Union says measure standardizing pay for Border Patrol agents would allow the agency to be fully staffed and save money.
Defense One
There’s Really No Way To Screen for Ebola at Airports
We can’t keep Ebola out of the United States, but we can do a better job of border protection. By Patrick Tucker
Management
This May Be The Worst Abuse of Federal Telework Ever
Patent Office paid 19 union paralegals $5 million to surf the Internet and shop—and then gave them bonuses.
Management
Priority Goal Leaders: Is the Concept Working?
Sometimes it takes a few years to find out if a management innovation works.
Management
Is Federal Hiring Set to Rebound?
July jobs numbers show steadying of federal employment.
Management
Obama Bashes Congress Over Gridlock
The president's news conference slams inaction and says he'll have to "act alone."
Defense One
The Future of VA Reform Can Be Found in Everything This Week’s Bill Left Out
It’s important to note what the VA reform bill doesn’t accomplish as a blueprint for Congressional action after the August recess. By Alex Nicholson
Route Fifty
New Yorkers Throw Out an Obscene Amount of Clothing Each Year
And city officials have an innovative program to change that.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Savings Funds Hit a Slump in July
All but one of the TSP’s offerings ended the month in the red.
Oversight
As the World Burns, Senate Leaves Key Diplomatic Posts Vacant
In Africa alone, where Ebola rages and terrorists regroup, the vacancy rate is 20 percent.
Oversight
Congress Has Passed a Major VA Overhaul. Now What?
One chart to show the many options Congress is still considering to reform the troubled agency.
Nextgov
Is This a Different Kind of HealthCare.gov Contract?
In some ways, it looks a lot like the old contracts.
Oversight
GOP Tells Obama to Ignore Congress One Day After Suing Him for Ignoring Congress
Boehner releases statement saying Obama can move "without the need for congressional action."
Oversight
Will the Senate Push John Brennan to Resign From the CIA?
Calls for Brennan's head began Thursday evening after the spy agency admitted it had hacked into Senate computers.
Management
VA Reform Bill Heads to President Obama's Desk
Long-awaited changes including enhanced firing authority are on their way to becoming law.
Oversight
Senate Border Funding Bill Goes Down
Chamber heads home for recess unable to agree on an immigration measure.
Oversight