Defense
FAA Suspends all U.S. Flights to Israel for 24 Hours
The advisory applies only to U.S. carriers.
Route Fifty
Former Mayor’s Name Lingers All Over Boston
When mayors put their stamps on cities, their legacies often remain physically.
Management
Should Teammates Get Equal Pay?
Salary disparities aren't a problem when they're based on performance.
Oversight
Obama's Immigration Choices Will Define the Fate of Both Parties
Republican presidential contenders could face a difficult choice between infuriating primary voters and permanently alienating Hispanic voters.
Oversight
Americans Have Some Awful Ideas About Fixing Congress
Gallup recently asked more than 1,000 Americans "What is the most important thing you would recommend be done to fix Congress?"
Nextgov
IRS Seeks to Destroy More Hard Drives -- The Right Way This Time
Agency is also ‘refreshing employees’ awareness’ of existing policies, documents say.
Oversight
Yes, the Search for the White House Christmas Tree Has Already Begun
Tree growers descend on southwest Michigan this week to choose which farm will provide the White House with its Christmas tree.
Management
A Court Ruling Just Blew A Huge Hole In Obamacare
The D.C. Circuit court upheld a challenge that seeks to eliminate insurance subsidies in 36 states.
Route Fifty
Pensioners in Bankrupt Detroit OK Tough Cuts
CIty retirees will see a 4.5 percent pension cut and lose annual inflation adjustments.
Management
How Spy Agencies Plan to Solve Their Racism Problem
Office of the Director of National Intelligence is promising new programs meant to promote “diversity and tolerance.”
Oversight
Republicans Prep Funding to Keep Government Open Through Election Day
It looks like the fiscal 2015 appropriations process is already dead.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Russian Theory Of The Zombie Plane Crash
Maybe the Dutch are responsible for the MH17 tragedy. But probably not.
Nextgov
Evaluate Aspiring Cyberwarriors Using Gaming, Not Grades
Former Navy Secretary wonders why federal recruitment focuses on formal education, when computer security positions require on-the-job learning.
Employee Policy
Air Force to launch fourth round of job cuts
The Air Force has announced its fourth round of workforce reductions in the form of a voluntary early retirement authority and voluntary separation incentive payments.
Employee Policy
SAVE Awards end
The SAVE Awards—established by the administration in 2009 to solicit federal employees' ideas on how to save tax dollars and make the government more efficient—have come to an end, according to a memo from the Office of Management and Budget.
Employee Policy
Obama expands protections for LGBT workers
President Obama on July 21 signed an executive order expanding workplace protections for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender federal workers and contractors.
Defense
Texas Gov. Rick Perry Orders National Guard Troops to Border
Federal agencies have struggled to deal with the crisis, which has been brewing for months.
News
Tab for IRS Probe Is Estimated at $18 Million So Far
Employees have logged 120,000 hours screening staff documents and emails.
Management
Agency Returned $4.6 Billion to Wronged Consumers
Republican critics of the 3-year-old Consumer Financial Protection Bureau say it hasn’t received enough oversight.
Defense