Nextgov
Hamas Interrupts Israeli TV with Urgent Message
A Channel 10 satellite broadcast was briefly hacked by the Palestinian Islamist group.
Oversight
Why Rand Paul Loves to Fight Over Foreign Policy
Arguing over military intervention with his fellow Republicans is an ideal platform for the libertarian senator's most popular, and disruptive, ideas.
Oversight
What Happens If Boehner's Lawsuit Against Obama Succeeds?
Experts are split over whether Obamacare delays were legal.
Defense
Congress Thinks This Statue Is a Threat to National Security
GSA is in a battle with Congress to re-install it.
Oversight
Play of the Day: 'Three' Benefits of Rick Perry's New Look
He looks more serious, more intelligent and... one more...
Pay
Bill opens possibility for 1 percent pay raise
A bill passed the House this week that would permit the White House to approve a 1 percent pay raise for federal employees next year.
Employee Policy
Acting Secretary Gibson says VA has lost trust of people, vets
The acting secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs, Sloan Gibson, said that because of recent scandals affecting the agency veterans and the people have lost trust in it.
Employee Policy
NTEU slams proposed cuts to IRS funding
The National Treasury Employees Union slammed cuts to the IRS budget proposed in a bill that passed the House July 16.
Defense One
You Can’t Fight Terrorists By Partnering With Guys Like Maliki
The U.S. needs to choose better counterterrorism partners than the likes of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki. By Michael J. Quigley
Defense One
If the Pentagon Buys Less, It Needs to Invest More
If the military is supposed to use the peace to prepare for the next war, it has to spend more on research & development. By Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Col. Tom Harrison
Nextgov
The Pattern in CDC's Mishandling of Anthrax, Bird Flu and Botulism
Multiple incidents reveal inadequate culture of safety.
Defense
Los Alamos Gets 'Inadequate' Safety Rating from Energy Dept.
Facility had 38 nuclear criticality safety infractions in the last fiscal year and received an overall performance rating of "does not meet expectations."
Nextgov
How Cyber Scary Is It Outside Today?
Nextgov's new iPhone app measures threat levels for every sector and dissects daily hacks.
Pay & Benefits
House OKs Bill Allowing 1 Percent Pay Raise, Despite Obama Veto Threat
White House objects to cuts to IRS and its own staffers' salaries.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Announces More Flexibility for Dental and Vision Coverage
Next month certain employees will be able to enroll for benefits or switch plans outside of Open Season.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Officials Want You to Know the Consequences of Tapping Your Account for a Loan
Public service announcement looks at the costs and benefits of borrowing against retirement funds.
Management
Why Government Fails So Often
Analyzing programs that falter in an effort to lay the groundwork for success.
Nextgov
Bitcoin Could Become Gold Standard at Ft. Knox Florist
Petals and Blooms, located inside the military base, accepts the e-currency for online purchases.
Management
Can Creativity Be Learned?
Prevailing theories on creativity focus on methodology, or amount of practice. But new studies suggest artistic talent may be more hard-wired than we thought.
Defense