Oversight
The Senate Has a New Plot to Thwart NSA Spying
A reworked bill in the Senate being introduced this week is renewing confidence among anti-surveillance crusaders.
Insights
Making Mobile Manageable: Secure Mobility for the Enterprise
Mobile initiatives including BYOD and telework are changing the federal technology landscape, and as a result IT managers are being asked to support and manage a broader range of devices than ever before. As agencies look to secure their mobile assets, a holistic approach to mobility management may provide greater control and oversight.
Oversight
Dissenting Vote on Border Funds Sought in House
Conservatives want a resolution saying President Obama has all the tools he needs to respond to the flood of undocumented immigrants.
Nextgov
House Approves Stronger Cyber Protections for Critical infrastructure
Separate bill to bolster DHS’ cyber workforce also passes.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Can Anybody Broker A Lasting Ceasefire Between Israel and Hamas?
John Kerry isn't the answer, says The Daily Show.
Management
Medicare's Financial Picture Is Looking Better
Independent actuaries said the program's trustees are too optimistic.
Employee Policy
FBI narrows down HQ choices
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has settled on a handful of possible building sites for its new consolidated headquarters.
Benefits
Proposed rule opens FEHB to some temp, seasonal employees
The Office of Personnel Management is proposing a regulation that would extend Federal Employees Health Benefits coverage to certain temporary and seasonal employees.
Employee Policy
House, Senate conferees agree on $17 billion VA bill
The House and Senate conferees on Monday agreed on comprehensive legislation lawmakers hope will improve the quality and accessibility of Department of Veterans Affairs health care, as well as address a range of other problems currently plaguing the troubled agency.
Nextgov
Hackers Raided Israeli Contractors That Built Iron Dome Missile Shield
Details on U.S. missile technologies also were copied by the allegedly China-based attackers.
News
USPS Is Recruiting a Firer-in-Chief
The “RIF administrator” will be tasked with issuing layoffs.
Oversight
Blocking the Vote in Congress
A big country has big problems—but the systematic failure of congressional leadership is making them impossible to tackle.
Defense
The Afghan Military’s Tracking of U.S.-Supplied Weapons Is Sloppy at Best
Watchdog warns that incomplete inventory could help arming of insurgents.
Nextgov
British Activist Lauri Love Accused of Hacking Deltek
Breach occurred July 2013, but the government market research firm didn’t realize it until eight months later.
Management
Contractors Group Would Restructure White House Procurement Shop
Professional Services Council adds to mix of proposals to reform acquisition workforce.
Route Fifty
Voluntary Water Reductions Aren’t Effective in California
New poll shows 75 percent of state residents support mandatory cutbacks.
Management
How to Overcome Your Fear of Thinking
Three ways to focus on tough challenges without having a panic attack.
Defense
Congress Reaches Deal on Firing VA Senior Execs Immediately
Bill adds $12 billion in new funding for VA personnel and facilities.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Panel OKs 1 Percent Pay Raise for Troops and Defense Civilians
The House-passed version of the fiscal 2015 Defense spending bill supports a 1.8 percent pay boost for service members.
Defense