Pay & Benefits
Traveling Feds Have (a Little) More Money to Spend
New per diem rates took effect while the government was closed.
Nextgov
CIO Working on Obamacare Website Steps Down
Other CMS management staffers are moving around too.
Management
Obama Tells Federal Agencies to Help Prepare Nation for Climate Change
New executive order calls on agencies to identify and fix climate-vulnerable facets of their missions.
Management
3 Signs You Should Make Leadership Team Changes Sooner Rather Than Later
Knowing when it's time to bring down the hammer.
Nextgov
Agencies Could Save Nearly $6 Billion From IT Consolidation
The savings estimate from a government auditor is more than double the White House’s figure.
Defense
Senator Anticipates Filibuster Threat Over Military Sexual Assault Amendment
Pentagon and Armed Services Committee leaders adamantly oppose the reform.
Nextgov
Federal Agencies Welcome More Than 500 Virtual Interns
A handful of agencies are participating in the expanding program.
Nextgov
Sebelius: Delaying Obamacare Website 'Not an Option'
HHS secretary says health care improvements were needed immediately.
Management
OMB to Tabulate Shutdown Cost, Flesh Out Management Agenda
Interim controller tells CFO group of coming flexibility in reporting requirements.
Management
Marshals Service Spent Nearly $800,000 on Promotional Swag
Commemorative coins, blankets and neckties featured agency seal, IG reports.
Defense
Should TSA Officers Have Guns?
Union supports arming some officers, but most lawmakers think it’s a bad idea.
Nextgov
Senate Panel Approves Digital Transparency Act
The bipartisan bill would make it easier to compare spending across agencies.
Defense One
Five Ways Obama Can Fix Drones Right Now
Civilian casualties can be prevented with better use of drones. By Sarah Holewinski and Larry Lewis
Oversight
Shutdown Helps McAuliffe Win in Virginia
People affected by the shutdown voted for the Democrat by 57-36 percent.
Nextgov
Let’s Get Rid of the Ghost Task Order Contracts
Start by posting all task order awards on a public website.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Affordable Horror Story
The Obamacare site continues to be a late-night target.
Oversight
Obama's Approval Nears a New Low, Thanks to Congress
Fewer than four in 10 Americans approve of the job the president is doing.
Management