Pay & Benefits
Back Pay for Federal Employees No Guarantee If Government Shuts Down
It would be the first time Congress denied federal workers retroactive pay because of a lapse in appropriations.
Management
Pentagon Should Set Priorities for Industrial Base, Says Analyst
Budget cuts without planning risk loss of vital contractor capability.
Management
Report Says Budget Cuts Led to Security Lapses at Navy Yard
Convicted felons received unauthorized installation access, audit finds.
Nextgov
The 72-Hour Workweek Is the New Norm, but Don't Blame Your Smartphone
Some use personal time--and gadgets--to make up wasted time at the office.
Oversight
Analysis: By Joe Biden’s Own Metric, the Obama Administration Is Failing
In Iowa, the vice president said he should be judged by whether the middle class was growing stronger. Is that really what he wants?
Defense
Navy Offers Support Services to Personnel and Families Affected by Shooting
Call centers, counselors activated to help Navy Yard employees.
Management
What is the Future of the Postal Service?
GovExec's Eric Katz explains the mail agency's problems... and its proposed solutions.
Management
Inspectors General Worried by Tight Budgets, Sequestration
First-ever survey of IG community reveals hope for gains from new technology.
Oversight
Obama Dares Republicans to Defy Tea Party on Obamacare, Shutdown Deal
President asks moderates to help pass a budget compromise and debt-ceiling increase.
Defense
Alleged Navy Yard Gunman Was Treated by the VA for Mental Illness
Aaron Alexis was treated for 'serious' conditions, including paranoia, sleep disorders and delusions like 'hearing voices.'
Oversight
Play of the Day: Dude, Where's My War?
Lindsey Graham is sad that there won't be war in Syria.
Defense One
Exclusive Interview: Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale Braces for Sequestration, Round 2
Pentagon Comptroller Bob Hale on budget cuts driving strategy, lessons learned and how he's preparing for another round of budget battles in Congress. By Stephanie Gaskell
Defense One
Why Did He Do It? Navy Yard Gunman Was Military Contractor, Former Sailor
Police say Aaron Alexis, a 34-year-old defense contractor and Navy veteran, opened fire at the Washington Navy Yard, killing 12 people. By Stephanie Gaskell
Nextgov
Alleged Navy Yard Shooter Worked Under Major IT Contract
Aaron Alexis was employed by HP subcontractor on Navy Marine Corps Intranet program.
Defense
Man Throws Firecrackers on the White House Lawn Hours After D.C. Shootings
Incident prompts security alert, leads to man's immediate arrest.
Management
Washington Navy Yard to Remain Closed Tuesday
Only essential personnel will be allowed into the complex as shooting investigation continues.
Defense
Federal Offices Near Navy Yard Slowly Lift Lockdowns
Navy Yard employees are being released gradually after a shooting that left 13 dead, but many remained late into Monday evening.
Nextgov
Iran Allows Twitter and Facebook for the First Time Since 2009
It's unclear if the whole country or just to parts of it have access.
Defense