Defense
How to Stop Burn Pits From Becoming the Next Agent Orange
As veterans complain of health impacts from toxic fumes, advocates warn that burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan might come back to haunt the administration.
Oversight
Will Republicans Stand by the Benghazi 'Stand-Down Order' Conspiracy?
The most recent revelations from nine military officers should make it more difficult.
Pay & Benefits
Too Many Senior Executives Receive Bonuses, Lawmakers Say
Advocates say pay must be high enough to incentivize qualified professionals to join the SES ranks.
Tech
Archives Reminds IRS that Instant Messages Must be Retained
House Republicans scold commissioner for late disclosure of Lerner documents.
Route Fifty
Florida's Legislative 'Fair Districts' Still Aren't Fair
A judge ruled that GOP operatives manipulated Sunshine State voting maps.
Oversight
Darrell Issa Subpoenas Top Obama Political Aide
Oversight Committee chairman wants information about the political office the White House reopened earlier this year.
Oversight
Disgraced Congressman Randy 'Duke' Cunningham Is a Free Man Again
Cunningham had used his positions on the House Appropriations and Intelligence committees to steer lucrative contracts to those who would help him finance an extravagant lifestyle.
Defense
Pentagon’s Plan for Civilian Workforce Falls Short, GAO Finds
Notably, the Defense Department hasn’t figured out the right mix of civilian, military and contractor staff.
Management
Why Agencies Need More Flexibility to Retain Retiree Expertise
Phased retirement holds great promise, but one approach will not fit all.
News
An Emmy for Obama?
Between Two Ferns gets nominated by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
Nextgov
Should Feds Have Been Told About the OPM Hack?
Officials say they have no proof personal data was exposed.
Oversight
Hatch Act Violations Resolved at Postal Service, IRS
One employee ran for Congress, another chanted pro-Obama slogans to callers.
Management
This Is Bill Gates’ Favorite Business Book of All Time
This book has been out of print, is nearly half a century old, and is entirely different from the how-to-manage guides that top many other lists.
Oversight
Boehner Will Sue Obama for Not Enforcing Obamacare
The House speaker's lawsuit will focus on delays in the employer mandate.
Nextgov
What Happened to America's Most Important Arctic Ships?
The nation’s fleet of ice-cutting ships is getting older, and congressional action to modernize it isn’t moving at breakneck speed.
Management
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson Wants the Border Law Changed
Johnson says he'd like the ability to send Central American children back from the border faster.
Defense One
A Chance to Drive a Wedge Between Jihadists and Sunnis
ISIL’s overreach into Iraq is Washington’s opportunity to shift Sunni allegiances for good. By Dave Miller
Insights
Personnel Visibility Key to Making Smarter Defense Cuts
New reports revealing dramatic growth in size and cost of headquarters support at the military's combatant commands highlight the need for greater transparency into personnel management.
Management