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
Even Nuns Get Violent in Meetings—Here’s How to Keep the Peace With Your Colleagues
Meeting advice from the heavens.
Nextgov
Many Feds Take Security Risks With Laptops, Smartphones and Tablets
Government employees fall short on mobile security, report finds.
Defense
Congress Could Move to Ease the Way for More Aid to Egypt
The news comes days before Egypt is set to vote on a constitutional referendum.
Tech
Analysis: Does America Owe Foreigners Any Privacy?
The case for constraining the NSA, even abroad
Oversight
If You Want Obama to Rein In the NSA, You're About to Be Disappointed
The president will embrace some surveillance reforms, but he's not about to scale back the national security state.
Oversight
How the Supreme Court Can Sidestep a Recess-Appointments Dilemma
A dazzling argument by Miguel Estrada shows how the justices can reach a ruling Noel Canning: Just say the Senate decides when it's in recess.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Where the Polluted Things Are
The chemical spill in West Virginia has left many without clean water.
Oversight
Congressional Negotiators Reach Deal on Omnibus Spending Plan
Legislation includes all 12 appropriations bills and funds the government through the end of September,
Defense One
It's Becoming Too Expensive for the Military to Go Into Space
DARPA Director Arati Prabhakar says the national security community is facing a crisis caused by the spiraling cost of sending military assets into orbit. By Kedar Pavgi
Nextgov
DC Metro Buys $184 Million Smart Payment System; Similar System Draws Fire in Canada
Officials bash Ontario's Accenture-built payment system as outmoded and overpriced.
Oversight
Why Is Kirsten Gillibrand's Military Sexual-Assault Bill Stalled Out?
Her proposal—the stronger of two under consideration—is struggling to get the 60 votes necessary to overcome a filibuster.
Management
Have an Interview With the Media? Here Are 10 Tips to Help You Prepare
Practice, practice and practice some more to get your key messages across.
Management
Fewer Jobs, Longer Wait Times: The New Postal Service Slogan?
Study anticipates postal workforce will shrink faster than any other employee group during the next eight years.
Nextgov
Network Security Drill Could Probe HealthCare.gov
A simulated cyberattack will pit insurers, hospitals, HHS and others against a virtual intruder, officials say.
Nextgov