Defense One
After the Shutdown, Uncertainty Still Plagues Pentagon
Congress averted disaster and reopened the government for business as usual. That’s the problem, say Pentagon leaders. By Kevin Baron
Oversight
Senate Republican Leader Says There Will Be No More Shutdowns
'We're not going to do it' again, Mitch McConnell tells The National Review.
Nextgov
How to Get NSA's Attention (It's Art)
Gmail extension tacks text onto emails, algorithmically generated to be flagged by NSA filters.
Management
First Day Back After Shutdown Appears to Go Smoothly Amid Bitter Feelings
Agency representatives and interest groups lament lost productivity.
Management
Unions Warn of Low Morale, Retirement Wave Amid Continued Budget Uncertainty
'This could all happen again' in January, NTEU leader says.
Pay & Benefits
Uncle Sam: Feds Will Get Back Pay in Next Paycheck
Most government employees who missed pay during shutdown will be made whole by Oct. 25.
Nextgov
Telework Now Offered by 88 Percent of Organizations
Mobility increasing at most workplaces, despite a few visible defectors, including HP, Best Buy and Yahoo!
Pay & Benefits
Shutdown Deal Allows 1 Percent Pay Raise in 2014
Congress, which agreed to freeze its own pay, can still block the increase.
Management
Welcome Back! Now Here's What You Need To Do
Managers need to get employees reengaged ASAP.
Oversight
The Next Budget Crisis Is Only 90 Days Away
Lawmakers have pinned hopes to avert a repeat performance on a new bipartisan, bicameral conference committee.
Management
Obama Thanks Feds While Laying Out Post-Shutdown Agenda
Closings should reinforce that 'smart, effective government is important,' president says.
Oversight
Finally Over, Shutdown Showdown Tees Up New Battles
More fiscal fights are assured in the months ahead.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Welcome Back, Government!
The pandas might be back, but the kids are still angry.
Nextgov
Debt Deal Funds DHS to Take Over Air Force Border Blimps
Budget agreement transfers money from the military to Homeland Security to sustain the aerostat program.
Management
OMB to Agencies, Employees: Get Back to Business
Offices to open in a "prompt and orderly manner."
Oversight
Federal Employees Are Headed Back to Work Thursday
Those who were furloughed during the 16-day shutdown will get back pay.
Oversight
House Passes Debt Ceiling Deal, Sends to President Obama
Bill would reopen government, funding agencies through Jan. 15.
Pay & Benefits
These Agencies Have the Most Feds Returning From Furlough
NSF, FCC and NASA were among the most furloughed.
Management
Post-Shutdown Recovery: 3 Ways to Get Your Brain Back on Track
If/when the shutdown ends, how to get your team plugged back in.
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