Defense One
The Next Fight Over Military Sexual Assault Is Already Here
Senators Claire McCaskill and Kirsten Gillibrand are set to clash over competing proposals to reform military justice once the Senate returns. By Stacy Kaper
Management
OMB Directs Agencies to Embrace ‘Value Engineering’
Private-sector management approach promotes cost savings through ongoing analysis.
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Why Telework When You Can Take a Snow Day?
Conflicting regulations confuse feds and create disincentives for telework.
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GSA Wants to Use Computer Games to Teach Contracting
Land the acquisition to save the princess!
Oversight
Labor IG: No More Advance Peeks at Jobs Data for Media
Early access to weekly unemployment claims may unfairly advantage some news outlets and their clients.
Management
What to Do When You Become Your Co-Workers' Boss
How to avoid retribution when your peers become subordinates.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Ends 2013 On A Positive Note
All the retirement funds except the F Fund gained in December.
Oversight
Why the Senate Will Only Get More Polarized
As party-line voting between presidential and congressional races steadily increases, so will gridlock.
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Latest NSA Leak Nears Science Fiction Levels
Documents reveal the intelligence agency is racing NASA, Google and the scientific community to build the most powerful computer in the world.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker Looks to Postal Service to Restore Military Pension Cut
Bill would reinstate full COLAs to working-age military retirees by ending Saturday mail delivery.
Oversight
SEC’s Revolving Door To Turn A Little Slower
Rule sought by nonprofit watchdog restricts ex-employee contact with agency.
Management
Chief Justice: Sequester Jeopardizes Federal Courts, Public Safety
The judicial branch would have difficulty absorbing more spending cuts, says John Roberts.
Management
The Dark Side of Emotional Intelligence
In some jobs, being in touch with emotions is essential. In others, it seems to be a detriment. And like any skill, being able to read people can be used for good or evil.
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New Year Brings Good News for Technology Pros
"All systems go for tech professionals on the career front."
Management
Public Has Little Faith in Uncle Sam
Poll shows 70 percent of Americans lack confidence in government.
Oversight
Congress' 2014 Could Be Even Worse Than Its 2013
Voters are skeptical that the federal government can get much of anything done, a new Associated Press poll reports.
Defense
Security Insiders: It's Time to Reduce Military Health and Pension Benefits
Murray-Ryan budget deal is good for defense, Insiders say.
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Judge Says Border Officials Can Search Your Laptop and Cellphone
Federal court tossed a lawsuit brought by civil liberties organizations.
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Obamacare Enrollment Tops 2 Million, Still Below Expectations
The White House hopes to enroll 7 million people through HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces by April.
Management