Pay
Labor Dept. moves to raise minimum wage for federal contract workers
The Labor Department last week announced a proposed rule that will raise the minimum wage for workers on federal service and construction contracts to $10.10 an hour.
Defense One
Will Sgt. Bergdahl Stay in the Army?
Amid questions of whether or not Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl left his post in 2009, the Army makes plans for him to stay. By Molly O’Toole
Defense One
The Pros and Cons of U.S. Drone Strikes in Iraq
The easiest option against ISIS politically might also be the least effective. By Patrick Tucker
Nextgov
The FBI Is Getting Its Own, Personal 3D Printer for Studying Bombs
One Stratasys Objet24 desktop-sized machine will be delivered to Quantico for forensic analysis of IEDs.
Management
Why Some Air Traffic Controllers Are Too Tired to Safely Navigate Planes
New report recommends overhaul of FAA’s hiring and scheduling procedures.
Management
Pentagon Ranks Top Suppliers to Spark Competition Among Contractors
Move is part of ongoing bid to improve acquisition.
Nextgov
Hackers Hit Tweetdeck, Eat Chinese Food and Expose an STD
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Management
How I Lead: Behind the Scenes So Others Can Succeed
A conversation with workforce manager Cherlyn ‘Sunny’ Hester.
Nextgov
An Extra 14 Percent Keeps Cyber Pros at State -- Just Don't Call It a Bonus
Incentive program helps the department retain cyber talent.
Management
Labor Gets Ready to Raise the Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors
Secretary says the boost slated to take effect Jan. 1, 2015, will improve government services.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Give Civilian Employees in Combat Zones Tax Break
Reintroduced legislation aims to create benefit parity between civilians and military personnel working in dangerous places.
Defense One
Obama to Iraq: ‘We Can’t Do This for You’
President Obama says any decision to intervene will depend on whether Iraq can take control ‘without resorting to war or relying on the United States military.’ By Stephanie Gaskell and Molly O’Toole
Management
Changing GPO’s Name Isn't High on the Congressional Agenda
Slow-moving bill would rechristen 154-year-old agency for the digital age.
Defense
Obama on Iraq: 'We Will Not Be Sending U.S. Troops Back Into Combat'
The White House is starting to piece together a response after an incredibly chaotic week in Iraq.
Defense One
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl Is Back in the U.S.
Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl faces a long recovery and many questions as he finally returns to the United States after being held by the Taliban for 5 years. By Molly O’Toole
Defense
Bergdahl Is Now Back in Texas
This is the start of the final step to reintegrate the sergeant back into society.
Defense
Bowe Bergdahl's Prison Letters Reveal His Frustrations With the Army
"Please tell D.C. to wait for all evadince [sic] to come in," one stated.
Insights
Feds Rank Human Error Alongside Malware as Top Mobile Security Threats
Recent high-profile security breaches should remind federal agencies that mobile security remains the weak link in the cyber chain. Addressing these threats means investments in new technologies as well as personnel training.
Defense
Iraq Insurgency Turns Up Heat in White House War Room
Military options being mulled as critics assail Obama for failing to see the crisis coming.
Employee Policy