Management
Insane Clown Posse Sues the FBI for Thinking They Are a Gang
The rap group has filed suit with help from the ACLU.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Christie Stuck in Political Traffic Jam
The New Jersey governor finds himself in hot water.
Defense
Military Benefits Likely to Remain Sacred to Congress
One in three lawmakers has introduced bills to repeal recent pension cuts.
Defense
Air Force Official Resigns After Criticism Over Sexual Assault Ruling
Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin said his decision to throw out a case has become a distraction.
Management
Senators Welcome -- and Warn -- Homeland Security IG Nominee
Current FDA prosecutor John Roth faces several management challenges in the wake of his controversial predecessor.
Nextgov
Hacked Agencies Are Inconsistent in Alerting Victims
The uncoordinated responses could impair efforts to protect citizens and federal employees, GAO finds.
Management
Union: Don’t Fill Staples Jobs with Non-Postal Employees
Group will organize protests against the use of non-postal workers in pilot program between the office supply store and USPS.
Nextgov
Commerce Needs More Money to Modernize the Census, Secretary Says
Pritzker also told techies she’s optimistic about the chances for immigration reform.
Management
Companies Could Be Wasting Money on Wellness Programs for Employees Who Don’t Need Them
Hold on tight to that office-subsidized gym membership.
Defense One
Why It Matters that Gates Questions Obama’s Will in Afghanistan
Bob Gates’ memoir confirms what many long knew – the Obama administration has not embraced its own Afghanistan policies. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Pay & Benefits
2014 Brings More Changes to Federal Pay and Benefits
OPM widens debt collection window, eases tenure process and expands health benefits to some interns.
Defense One
Hagel’s Nuclear Site Tour Is a Good Start
Perhaps Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has come around on nuclear disarmament in visiting the troops this week. It’s a good bet he won’t like what he hears. By Rep. Mike Rogers
Management
The ROI of Culture
How your agency’s culture can boost productivity, attract top talent and cut hiring costs.
Management
Agencies Offer Ideas for Preventing Chemical Disasters
Possible changes, prompted by a 2013 explosion of a Texas facility, include tougher safety requirements on industry.
News
Robert Gates’ Love-Hate Relationship With the Bureaucracy
In memoir, former defense chief says Obama failed to give proper credit to career officials, but also laments his own frustrations in managing the Pentagon.
News
GSA Whistleblower’s Exit
Deputy Administrator Susan Brita, who sounded the alarm on the agency’s lavish 2010 Las Vegas conference, retires in March.
Management
What the 50-Year War on Poverty Tells Us About Government
When five decades of spending hasn't caused the statistics to change, it's time for new ideas and new politics.
Defense
Chemical Weapons Have Begun to Leave Syria
Assad's regime appears to be complying with the arrangement set by the UN.
Management