Management
A Dozen Feds to Receive Flemming Awards for Excellence
The George Washington University hosts event that has recognized federal service for 65 years.
Oversight
VA Watchdog Subpoenas Advocacy Group
Officials at the Project on Government Oversight have refused to cooperate.
Defense
Taliban Claims Responsibility for Deadly Airport Attack in Pakistan
The hours-long overnight attack on the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi killed dozens of people and left several injured.
Management
You Don't Need to Watch Game of Thrones—You Already Live in Westeros
George R.R. Martin's dystopian kingdom bears an uncomfortable resemblance to a modern Washington.
Management
Pressure Mounts Over VA, Prisoner Swap, and Highway Funding
No shortage of controversies as Congress picks up the pace.
Employee Policy
Rep. Jim Moran on leadership and scapegoats
Rep. Jim Moran (D-Va.) has served in Congress for almost 24 years and is well known for his efforts on behalf of federal employees and military retirees. Moran, who has announced he will retire from Congress at the end of this term, spoke about the government workforce with Fox.
Employee Policy
VA releases audit of vets' access to care
The Department of Veterans Affairs released the findings of its nationwide audit of veterans' access to care at VA medical facilities.
Employee Policy
Fed pleads guilty in home remodeling case
An employee at an Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility pleaded guilty to a charge of receiving a gratuity as a public official, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
Employee Policy
Federal workforce continues to shrink
Federal employment fell by about 5,000 positions in May, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
Oversight
Cantor Plans to 'Clarify' Postal Service-Highway Fund Plan for Republicans Next Week
The House majority leader says 'a lot of misinformation' is circulating.
Oversight
The Senate Has a Deal to Fix the VA. What’s Next?
Lawmakers still have many options to consider.
Nextgov
HealthCare.gov Gets a Redesign for Obamacare Enrollment’s 1st Birthday
Some fear the overhaul won’t be done in time and could result in a failed open season.
Management
4 Ways to Improve Accountability in Your Office
Leaders who take personal responsibility build a culture of commitment.
Nextgov
Hackers Redirect Linkin Park Fans to Jay-Z, Raid AmEx and Expose Monsanto
Just another week in ThreatWatch, our regularly updated index of noteworthy data breaches.
Nextgov
#Whoa: CIA Launches Twitter, Facebook Accounts
'We can neither confirm nor deny that this is our first tweet,' the agency tweets.
Defense
The U.S. Is Sending Military Advisers to Ukraine
The team is the latest in a wave of aid from the Obama administration.
Management
Senators Would Boost Independence of NSA Watchdog
Bipartisan bill would elevate inspector general to presidential appointee.
Management