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
5 Things I’ve Learned About Life and Leadership from Three Years of Yoga
A look at lessons learned after 1,000 yoga classes.
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
Nextgov
FBI Investigates Laser Pointer Attacks on Airline Pilots
Pilots at New York City's LaGuardia airport were temporarily blinded.
Nextgov
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.
Nextgov
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