Pay & Benefits
Feds’ Annual Charity Drive Gets One Month Extension Due to Shutdown
Eligible charities now have until Jan. 15 to solicit donations from federal employees.
Nextgov
New Plan to Fix Obamacare Website by Nov. 30
Back-end data issues are at the top of the punch list, Zients says.
Nextgov
CGI’s HealthCare.gov Testimony is Annotated on Rap Genius
The site designed to decode rap lyrics has become a source of news analysis.
Oversight
GOP Lawmakers Push Faster Delivery of Healthcare.gov Documents
Issa and Alexander threaten to subpoena details on flailing health care website.
Management
Former NSA Chief Trashes Obama Administration During Amtrak Ride
Michael Hayden was giving off-the-record interviews by phone while a former MoveOn staffer eavesdropped on train.
Defense
The U.S. Warns Foreign Officials of Another Possible Snowden Leak
Documents could reveal secret agreements and collaborations, sometimes with countries that aren't publicly seen as allies.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Everybody Hates U.S.
Obamacare and NSA surveillance-- it's all just a huge mess.
Nextgov
Hagel Could Remove One of the NSA Chief’s Key Duties: Running Cyber Command
The National Security Agency director's dual role exacerbates tension between the intelligence and military communities, former officials say.
Management
John Kerry: Foreign Leaders Mocked Us Over the Shutdown
Foreign officials joked about buying Kerry meals.
Nextgov
Officials Spent Just Two Weeks Testing HealthCare.gov Prior to Launching It
In contrast, the website Medicare.com underwent months of assessment.
Defense
At Least Two Shot Near Millington Navy Base in Tennessee
The suspect is now in custody, and a previous lockdown has since been lifted.
Management
Contractors Say Shutdown Forced Them to Reprioritize
Many companies received stop-work orders that might have been unnecessary.
Management
The White House's Original Sin: A Failure of Effective Management
The Healthcare.gov debacle shows the administration doesn't know how to run the executive branch.
Management
3 Levers to Pull for Smoother Budgeting
What can we learn from the budget brawls of late?
Oversight
Issa: Let All Americans Into Feds’ Health Plan
Oversight committee chairman’s bill would open up FEHBP to all citizens.
Management
Obama Meets with Top Public Servants
President greets 2013 Service to America honorees at White House nearly a week after the government reopens.
Defense One
Each U.S. Troop In Afghanistan Now Costs $2.1 Million
The average U.S. troop cost will nearly double in the final year of the war. By Kevin Baron
Management
Bill Would Keep National Parks Open During Government Shutdowns
Legislation would allow states to foot the bill temporarily if Uncle Sam closes again.
Management