Oversight
Play of the Day: Breaking Up With America
Russia won't bring our astronauts to the International Space Station.
Management
Why Leaders Need to Learn How to Get Angry Without Being Stupid
Three ways to avoid crossing the line.
Employee Policy
Military pharmacy employee sentenced in drug theft conspiracy
A Maryland man was sentenced to five years in prison for conspiring to steal prescription drugs from two federal military hospitals in the Washington, D.C., area.
Employee Policy
Union says USPS cut back business hours to support Staples pilot
A labor group says that the U.S. Postal Service is closing post offices earlier to force customers to use new postal counters in Staples office supply stores.
Employee Policy
Shinseki says VA forced out thousands of poor performers
Veterans Affairs Secretary told a Senate panel May 15 that the department forced out thousands of employees over the past two years for disciplinary reasons.
Defense
President Obama Dedicates the 9/11 Museum to the Man in the Red Bandanna
Museum opens to the public Monday.
Defense
Even If We Find Them, It's Unclear Whether Military Forces Can 'Bring Back Our Girls'
A Defense Department official said Thursday that the Nigerian military is unwilling to take on Boko Haram.
Pay & Benefits
Test Your Retirement Readiness
This quiz will tell you whether you’re retirement ready, on your way, beyond the beginning, or just getting started.
Defense One
Don't Blame China for Territorial Disputes, Says Top General Visiting Pentagon
China is 'a peaceful, cordial and civilized lion,' argued Gen. Fang Fenghui, the People's Liberation Army’s top officer, during a Pentagon visit on Thursday. By Ben Watson
Defense
Commission Will Ask Military Service Members Which Benefits They Want Cut
Review board will survey former and current members for their thoughts on compensation.
Pay & Benefits
EEOC Wants Ideas on How to Improve Federal Hiring of Disabled People
Commission asks whether agencies should have annual hiring goals.
Defense
Issa Issues Yet Another Subpoena to Secretary of State Kerry on Benghazi
House oversight chairman says State Department "backtracked" on new May 29 hearing date.
Management
3 Killer B’s of Government Effectiveness
Avoiding them will require agencies to conduct an honest self-evaluation.
Oversight
VA Chief Says He Does Fire Poor Performers -- Thousands of Them
Shinseki points to record of 6,000 terminations, transfers and forced retirements during a heated congressional hearing on mismanagement.
Management
Advocacy Groups Offer VA Whistleblowers a New Outlet
Website allows employees to air complaints of wrongdoing; investigators will try to follow up.
Nextgov
Why the FBI Wants to Procure Malware
Agency expects the malicious code to provide actionable intelligence for criminal and intelligence matters.
Defense
How to Manage Expectations for Your Rally to Overthrow the American Government
Operation American Spring is a militia-heavy protest explicitly aiming to force Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Harry Reid, Mitch McConnell, John Boehner, Nancy Pelosi, and Eric Holder from office.
Management