News
What We Talk About When We Talk About the VA
At least some of the emphasis should be on what VA is doing right.
Nextgov
Aussie Military Yanks Luxottica Contract after Personnel Data Sent Offshore
Likely all defense employees who have received optical services since 2012 were affected.
Management
Weird Al Takes Business Buzzword Abusers to School
Operationalize strategies, leverage core competencies . . . it's a paradigm shift.
Tech
Keith Alexander's Unethical Get-Rich-Quick Plan
Lots of government officials have found ways to monetize public service in the private sector, but none more audaciously than the former head of the NSA.
Employee Policy
USDA rule removes fed inspectors from poultry slaughter lines
The Department of Agriculture has issued a final rule that will remove hundreds of federal inspectors from poultry slaughterhouses across the country and turn their duties over to slaughterhouse employees.
Pay
Bill would repeal pension contribution hike
A Maryland lawmaker has introduced a bill in the House aimed at repealing an increase in the percentage of pay that federal employees must contribute to their pensions.
Employee Policy
Contract awards to take into account labor law compliance
The White House on July 31 announced that President Obama would sign an executive order aimed at compelling federal contractors to comply with federal labor laws.
Employee Policy
VA reform bill goes to president
The Senate approved and sent to the president a bill to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs and improve vets' access to health care.
Defense One
The Army Is Developing 3D Printers to Make Food
Chow gets a high-tech makeover with futuristic printing technology. By Rick Docksai
Pay & Benefits
Deja Vu? Pentagon at Odds With Union on Its Second Attempt at Civilian Personnel Reform
Union feels 'duped' and 'boxed out' of the process for creating a new system.
Nextgov
HealthCare.gov Official: Expect Glitches in November
Still, the agency responsible for the site is in a "vastly different situation," official tells Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Repeal Recent Pension Contribution Hikes
Legislation would reset all feds to pre-2013 contribution level.
Oversight
House Oversight Floats 15 Reforms to ‘Depoliticize’ IRS
Revenue Commissioner says Republicans will never be satisfied with emails turned over.
Pay & Benefits
Can You Count On Social Security?
It seems like we’ve been hearing dire predictions about its future forever.
Management
Facebook Alert: You’re Not My Friend
If you're a second cousin's high school classmate, here are some rules about using that term.
Defense
Air Force Defends Shielding Nuclear Force from Service Cutbacks
Deborah Lee James said it was necessary to have "full manning in our nuclear positions."
Nextgov
Robots Will Help ID Malaysia Airlines Victims
A world leader in forensics now must quickly and accurately identify its own countrymen and international victims.
Oversight