Management
Senior Executive Advocate Dies After Long Illness
Bill Bransford, SEA general counsel, was 'a true friend to federal employees,' says law partner.
Oversight
Shutdown ‘Damage Is Already Done,’ Unions Say
State Department employees rally to keep government open, but say morale has been irrevocably harmed.
Nextgov
What a Government Game App Should (and Shouldn't) Look Like
CDC’s Solve the Outbreak app makes the grade but NASA’s Comet Question doesn’t.
Management
If It's So Hard to Fire Feds, Why Are So Many Federal Leaders Risk Averse?
The factors that encourage caution over risk taking.
Pay & Benefits
In Focus: How Many Employees Face Furloughs?
The number of workers on unpaid leave during a government shutdown varies widely by agency.
News
Gore on Shutdown Showdown: 'Political Terrorism'
"American democracy has been hacked," former vice president says at Brookings Institution.
Pay & Benefits
Democratic Lawmakers Support Retroactive Pay for Shutdown Furloughs
Back pay would not be guaranteed for ‘nonessential’ personnel if government closes.
Pay & Benefits
Survey: Do You Know If You’d Be Furloughed During a Shutdown?
The Obama administration has pledged to inform employees by the end of the day Sept. 27.
Oversight
Senate Sends Measure to Avert a Shutdown Back to the House
Latest version extends funding through Nov. 15, funds Obamacare.
Nextgov
What World Governments Are Most Likely to Snoop on Your Facebook?
In Barbados, it's very unlikely the Man will scoop private data from your account.
Management
The States Where Women Make the Most (and Least) Compared to Men
The wage gap is a complicated issue, but here's a simple chart showing where it's most severe.
Nextgov
Hacked Data Brokers Could Spell Trouble for Obamacare
Health exchanges are expected to rely on information services vulnerable to identity thieves.
Nextgov
Cyber Execs' Competing Priorities Are Often at Odds With Each Other
Study identifies critical yet paradoxical security problems managers face.
Oversight
Senator Says Politics Have Reached Civil War Levels
Sen. Tom Harkin to Congress: 'We are at one of the most dangerous points in our history.'
Defense One
Pentagon Prepares for More Furloughs as Government Shutdown Looms
Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter is warning DoD employees again to get ready for furloughs if the government shuts down on Oct. 1. By Stephanie Gaskell
Management
How to Manage Your Inbox so You Don’t Miss a Life-Changing Opportunity
Many people hate their inbox, but I love mine.
Management
Commentary: In Navy Yard Analysis, Where Are the Facts?
Condemning contractor clearances won’t get us closer to a solution.
Nextgov
The Government May Have Made the Greatest GIF of All Time
The U.S. Census Bureau, winning the Internet -- and our hearts -- with the data ferret.
Nextgov
Bill Gates Admits That CTRL-Alt-Delete Was a Mistake
...at least as a requirement to log into a PC.
Oversight