Management
Nuclear Weapons Complex Reform Could Mean Pay Cut For Contractors
Contracts have been under increased scrutiny due to repeated cost overruns, delays and security failures.
Oversight
Why We Can't Stop Talking About Filibusters
The refusal of Senate Republicans to compromise has backfired on them big time.
Defense
Obama Has Every Reason to Fix the VA. Why Hasn't He?
The candidate made taking care of veterans a pledge and a priority.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Why You Should Stop Recycling
Stephen Colbert explains that global warming's effects are 'unstoppable' anyway.
Benefits
VA head testifies before Senate committee
Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki told a Senate panel this week that VA will take timely action if allegations of misconduct within the department are substantiated by the department's inspector general, but also reminded senators that VA succeeds on a daily basis at providing a massive amount of care for vets.
Employee Policy
DOJ announces $60M settlement for alleged SCRA violations
The Justice Department announced it has reached a settlement with the nation's largest student loans servicer to pay nearly $60 million in restitution to settle allegations that the organization violated the legal rights of U.S. service members eligible for benefits under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA).
Employee Policy
Air Force to fast-track HQ staff cuts
The Air Force plans to trim more than 20 percent of its headquarters staff within one year, rather the five years laid out in a directive issued last summer by Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
Pay & Benefits
Three New Bills That Could Change Feds' Benefits
Proposals would affect legislative, military and executive branch personnel.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Exempt Federal Public Safety Officers From Retirement Tax Penalty
Legislation would make sure federal law enforcement employees and firefighters don’t pay 10 percent tax on TSP money when they retire early.
Nextgov
Did Cat Litter Precipitate the Nuclear Waste Dump Fire?
Specifically, the organic variety is under scrutiny.
Oversight
What to Expect at Thursday’s Senate Hearing on VA Deaths
Shinseki unlikely to heed calls that he step down as IG probe continues.
Management
The Future of Federal Service Doesn’t Have to Be So Bleak
We put a man on the moon, and we can fix government too.
Nextgov
FCC Employees, Is Your Internet Running Sluggish Today?
Some website operators are slowing FCC staff's access to their sites in protest of potential paid Internet fast lane regulations.
Defense One
U.S. ‘Not on a Path‘ To Help Syrian Rebels Win, Says Dempsey
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Martin Dempsey outlines three things the rebels need to defeat Assad and secure Syria – none of which the U.S. is providing. By Kevin Baron
Management
Federal Vehicles Will be Guinea Pigs for New Safety Devices
GSA and highway safety agency will share information on technological innovations.
Oversight
Philanthropists and the White House: Who's the Boss?
Once, it was elite donors who courted the president. Today, it's precisely the reverse.
Insights
The Keys to Effective Government? Collaboration and Employee Morale
Shared services and thoughtful centralization can help agencies be more efficient.
Oversight