Pay & Benefits
Furloughed Feds Will Get Credit for Lost Leave
Back pay deal for employees also includes pay for Columbus Day holiday, which occurred during the government shutdown.
Management
USDA Could Improve Vetting for Farm Payment Eligibility
Farm Service Agency says judgment on who merits subsidies is subjective.
Defense One
How the U.S. Can Maintain the Undersea Advantage
The U.S. should not assume its military advantage is guaranteed under the sea, where the traffic and threats are getting more crowded than ever. By Adm. Jonathan Greenert
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FBI Investigates Laser Pointer Attacks on Airline Pilots
Pilots at New York City's LaGuardia airport were temporarily blinded.
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Obama: HealthCare.gov’s Product Is Good but the Cash Register’s Malfunctioning
The White House has recruited a tiger team to fix the ailing online health insurance marketplace.
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CIOs May Struggle to Keep IT Staff on Board Next Year
Another challenge to retaining the federal tech workforce: industrywide antsiness.
Oversight
Attention Shifts to House-Senate Budget Conference
Plan is due around Dec. 13; House session this week could help gauge political tone.
Management
Senate Confirms OMB Management Deputy
Cobert approved by voice vote amid chaos of shutdown.
Management
Navy Officials Accused of Taking Cash, Hookers and Lady Gaga Tickets
Gifts allegedly came in exchange for information that led to contractor overcharging.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Wanted: Iranian Space Monkeys
Late night television takes on Iran's space program.
News
A Meeting of the Minds on the Future of Defense
Request an invitation to the Inaugural Defense One Summit.
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Public Sentiment on HealthCare.gov Takes a Nosedive
There have been significantly more negative tweets about the online marketplace than positive ones since it launched.
Management
The Ultimate Success Factor
Success begins with character...and a long look in the mirror.
Pay & Benefits
Feds Who Received Unemployment During Shutdown Must Return Payments
Tens of thousands of federal employees filed for unemployment benefits while furloughed.
News
Americans Hate Federal Government, Love Federal Agencies and Employees
Shutdown may have deepened Americans' appreciation of government institutions.
Management
How Social Media is Becoming Separated from the Internet
Federal managers have a responsibility to create social media footprints.
Pay & Benefits
Government Will Publish 2014 COLAs on Oct. 30
Next year’s cost-of-living adjustment for retirees is likely to be around 1.5 percent.
Management
IRS Requires More Than One Day to Resume Operations
Delays in phone and fax service are among the potential hiccups.
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