Management

Insane Clown Posse Sues the FBI for Thinking They Are a Gang

The rap group has filed suit with help from the ACLU.

Defense

Military Benefits Likely to Remain Sacred to Congress

One in three lawmakers has introduced bills to repeal recent pension cuts.

Management

Here’s How to Make It Through a Speech Without a Teleprompter

Practice makes perfect.

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.

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

Making Government Easier to Understand

Annetta Cheek and the Center for Plain Language look to eliminate jargon and overly complicated government communication.