Pay & Benefits
Ex-EPA Employee Allegedly Made Up CIA Employment to Get Out of Work
Over 12 years, John Beale is said to have scammed the government out of $880,000.
Oversight
Lawmakers Highlight Poor-Performing VA Execs Awarded Bonuses
House Veterans' Affairs Committee launches website to hold managers accountable.
Defense
The Democratic Congressman Who Thinks He Can Stop the Syria War
"You're going to see Democrats and Republicans lining up against this," Alan Grayson says.
Oversight
How Syria Will Affect the Sequester Fight
Republicans say we're starving the military of necessary funds; others are less convinced.
Nextgov
Teens Are Losing Interest in Science, Survey Finds
Public service is the second most popular adolescent career choice.
Nextgov
Industry Backlash Against Surveillance Jeopardizes Cybersecurity
NSA admissions of mass data collection could harm relations with private sector.
Management
Service To America Medal Finalists: National Security And International Affairs
The finalists for the 2013 Sammies have been announced.
Defense
Why the U.S. Didn't Anticipate Syria's Chemical Attack
U.S. intelligence officials had obtained, but not 'processed' intercepted communications between Syrian officials.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Hold On, Secretary Kerry. John McCain Has Two Pair
The Arizona Senator is caught playing poker during a Senate Foreign Relations hearing.
Defense
The First Low Hurdle for Military Action in Syria Is Cleared
Senate Foreign Relations panel passes resolution.
Pay & Benefits
Texas Won't Grant Some Gay Troops Benefits for Their Spouses
Troops must enroll on federal property rather than at state facilities.
Oversight
Senator Calls $8.7M in Obamacare Ads a 'Blatant Misuse' of Taxpayer Funds
HHS defends campaign as standard educational outreach.
Management
USDA: Media Is Misinterpreting Report on Poultry Inspection Reforms
Auditors found nothing to discredit accelerated and privatized procedures, department argues.
Management
How to Rebuild an Attention Span
A new study on multitasking and aging shows online game improved memory.
Nextgov
GSA Hopes Better Data Can Drive Travel and Conference Savings
Database ideas could also inform FOIA responses and green initiatives.
Management
Justice, DHS Lose Round in TSA Whistleblower Case
Appeals court won't reconsider victory for employee who exposed air marshals’ exclusion from flights.
Management
Analysis: The Only Way to Restore Trust in the NSA
The public has no faith left in the intelligence community or what the president says about it. A strong, independent special prosecutor needs to clean up the mess.
Management
How to Boost Your Team’s Brainpower
Communities of practice tap existing knowledge to drive innovation.
Pay & Benefits
Loans to Furloughed Feds Suspended
Fed-friendly organization cuts off emergency loans in order to remain solvent.
Defense