Nextgov
Now You Can Petition Some Members of Congress Directly
Paul Ryan and Elizabeth Warren are among the early adopters of a website that invites citizens to tell lawmakers what they really want.
Nextgov
This Time, Citizens Collect Feds’ Communications Metadata
A Verizon glitch exposed government officials' text message histories, researchers say.
Management
How I Lead: Working With the Government’s Best, Trying to Prevent the Worst
A DHS counterterrorism official describes leading from the front.
Nextgov
White House Accused of Letting Politics Influence HealthCare.gov Design
Democrats say GOP is playing politics now instead of helping people get insured.
Management
Shutdown Prompts IRS to Delay Start of Tax Season
Acting chief Werfel might revisit 2014 schedule this December.
Management
People Who Play Team Sports Are More Likely to Land a Job
Looking for a new gig? Time to join that softball league...
Pay & Benefits
Government Shutdown Furloughs Delay Sequestration Furlough Appeals
The agency that handles adverse personnel actions was closed for 16 days.
Management
Zients Looped In to Oversee Health Care Website Fixes
Former performance officer just returned to lead economic council.
Nextgov
VA Processed 100,000 Fewer Claims Than Planned Last Year
Department received 20 percent fewer claims than it expected.
Management
Federal Agencies Lost 6,000 Jobs in September
The government has shed 87,000 jobs in the last 12 months.
Management
IRS Still Behind on Curbing Improper Tax Credit Claims
Auditors cite as much as $13 billion in overpayments.
Nextgov
HealthCare.gov: Technology Failures Are Government Failures
There's no sense in distinguishing the insurance marketplaces from the website that supports them.
Defense
California Man Charged With Intent to Train al-Qaeda Members
FBI investigators allege that Nguyen intended to train 30 fighters for an attack in December.
Defense
Cemetery Won't Let Soldier Have a SpongeBob Gravestone
Owner says design doesn't fit within the cemetery's guidelines.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obama's Technical Difficulties
The President is experiencing some glitches.
Management
Is Your Coworker a Jerk...or Just Mentally Ill?
Mental health is more important than ever in the workplace.
Nextgov
HealthCare.gov Built by 'Rookies;' Fixes Could Take Weeks
Follow key reporting on the Obama administration’s signature policy initiative.
Management
Census Bureau Reschedules Key Reports Following Shutdown
Release dates for some economic indicators delayed more than two weeks.
Pay & Benefits
New Bill Would Protect Federal Retirees from Predatory Lenders
Legislation would target companies offering unfair ‘pension advances’ to veterans and former feds.
Management