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.

Nextgov

Obamacare Enrollment Data Subpoenaed

Rep. Camp wants the numbers by Friday, not next week.

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

5 Ways Congress Loves to Attack the Federal Workforce

Feds are convenient punching bags for legislators taking out political, policy and personal frustrations.

Nextgov

FBI Puts a $100,000 Bounty on Most-Wanted Cyber Criminal

As part of worldwide crackdown, feds add five more fugitive hackers to the list.

Nextgov

Media Blitz Aims to Address Crisis of Confidence in Obamacare

TV, radio and print campaign will start when site is fixed, Medicare chief says.

Management

Analysis: Confidence in Federal Workers Up Sharply After Shutdown

Poll shows new appreciation for feds after public opinion had hit a five-year low.

Management

The National Zoo Wants You to Name the Baby Panda

Does the little cub look like a Bao Bao, or more like a Mulan?

Pay & Benefits

Amid Overtime Scandal, Lawmakers to Pitch New Pay Structure for Border Agents

Union says border protection requires overtime, supports legislative proposals.