Defense

First Nurse Refuses to Force Feed Guantanamo Bay Prisoners

A Navy nurse refused to force feed inmates on hunger strike, a prisoner at the facility told his lawyer.

Route Fifty

Open Gov Backers Launch ‘Free Law’ Group

Officials in New York City, D.C., San Francisco, Chicago and Boston hope other jurisdictions join their movement.

News

Lawsuit Alleges DEA Will Trade Crack For Help on Investigations

Man is seeking damages for "severe emotional and physical harm."

Management

UPDATED: One Chart Tracking the Many Ways Congress Wants to Fix VA

Conference committee is still ironing out reforms, but momentum may be slowing.

Management

Hey Boss, People Aren’t Machines

Motivation evaporates when executives ignore their employees’ ideas.

Nextgov

Why a Detection-Centric Approach to Cybersecurity is the Wrong Path for Federal

While detection is a key aspect of any complete program, a logical approach shows prevention is always preferred.

Route Fifty

Distrust in Government, Science Fuel New Mexico Fluoride Fight

A county official gets more than she bargained for when she tackles the issue.

Oversight

House Passes Highway Bill—But Nobody is Very Happy About It

Measure is a temporary fix.

Oversight

Opening Act Ready in House v. Obama

Lawyers are arguing Wednesday before the House Rules Committee.

Oversight

Jon Stewart Gave Hillary Clinton an Impromptu Job Aptitude Test

"Do you have a favorite shape for that home office?"

Route Fifty

4 Times the Federal Government Held State Highway Funding Hostage

If Congress loses the Highway Trust Fund, it would also lose a powerful tool to keep states in line.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Why Aren't Immigrant Children Filling Out The Proper Forms?

The Daily Show looks at the border crisis.

Employee Policy

AFGE says SSA plan bad for feds

In recent months, parts of a draft strategic plan for the Social Security Administration’s future have been drawing fire from the American Federation of Government Employees.

Employee Policy

VA committee to hold hearing on nominee

The Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs is moving ahead with a confirmation hearing on the nominee to head the troubled agency, Robert McDonald. The hearing is scheduled for July 22.

Employee Policy

Air Force to cut over 3,000 jobs

The Department of the Air Force announced that it is reorganizing its staff manning and organization unit.

Nextgov

OPM Helps Managers Visualize Personnel Data

Tool aims to help leaders boost employee engagement, OPM says.

Pay & Benefits

Almost Everyone Agrees It’s Time to Overhaul the Federal Pay System

But the path forward remains unclear.

Defense One

British Ambassador to Speak On NATO and the Changing Face of Transatlantic Security

Join us as Defense One hosts an address and live conversation with British Amb. Peter Westmacott on NATO and Transatlantic Security. By Kevin Baron

Management

Millennials' Hatred of Paperwork Forces Peace Corps to Ease Application Process

Forms now take less than one hour to complete.

Nextgov

Unclear Whether OPM Hackers Accessed Feds’ Names

No evidence "personally identifiable information" was lost, but names are not PII.