Management
Put the Phone Down, and No One Gets Hurt
On vacation? Please, please, please give yourself and your family a break.
Route Fifty
How Big Cities Are Saving Big Bucks With Car Sharing
Chicago, Indianapolis move beyond the traditional municipal vehicle fleet model.
Pay
Bill would take bonuses back from VA waitlist manipulators
Two senators last week introduced a bipartisan bill that would rescind bonuses paid to Department of Veterans Affairs employees involved in manipulating electronic waitlists.
Employee Policy
NFFE praises request for more firefighting funding
The union that represents U.S. Forest Service firefighters applauded a request from President Obama for an additional $615 million in emergency appropriations to cover the costs of battling wildland fires.
Employee Policy
VA to reform VHA's Office of Medical Inspector
Recommendations from the Office of Special Counsel have spurred the Department of Veterans Affairs to restructure the Veterans Health Administration's Office of Medical Inspector (OMI).
Defense One
Hagel Backs General on U.S. Border Threats
Defense Secretary Hagel supports his top general’s concern that Central American destabilization is fueling the migrant children crisis at the U.S. border. By Molly O’Toole
Nextgov
Obama Wants Drones to Be Part of Border Migration Solution
Proposed emergency funding contains $39 million for aerial surveillance, including unmanned aircraft operations.
Management
Scientists Just Found Stray Vials of Smallpox From the 1950s
Samples were found in an unused section of a storage room in a Food and Drug Administration laboratory in Maryland.
Pay & Benefits
Senators Want VA Wait List Manipulators to Give Back Their Bonuses
Federal employee advocates question legality, say process in place to ensure fairness.
Route Fifty
Feds Distribute Millions in Parks and Rec Grants to All 50 States
Find out how much your state is getting.
Management
The Man Behind the Anonymous Critiques of U.S. International Broadcasting
BBG Watch founder believes his website helps solve the agency’s management troubles.
Nextgov
Why the Government Is Looking for Water Guns This Summer
Hint: It’s about invasive Asian carp, not a water fight.
Management
Are You An Obstacle?
Your organization would be stronger if it didn’t need you for the day-to-day.
Tech
How 3D Printing Could Save the Postal Service
USPS could harness young technology into new business opportunities.
Oversight
The Boehner Lawsuit Against Obama Is Beginning to Take Shape
A vote on the resolution to authorize the legal action is set for the week before August break.
Management
Smartphone Junkies Report Higher Job Satisfaction
That's because distracting the brain with Candy Crunch and Facebook "improves employee well-being," according to one researcher.
Management
Insane Clown Posse Loses FBI Lawsuit; Juggalos a 'Gang'
The Detroit-based duo plans on appealing the decision.
Management
One Chart Shows One Big Problem With Defense Contracting: Competition Is Declining
The department in 2010 began setting goals for awarding more work competitively, but it's never been able to hit its targets.
Oversight
Five Agencies Stand to Gain from Obama Request for New Border Funds
$3.7 billion supplemental called 'whole of government' response to influx of children.
Management