Management
Men Think They’re Better Off Working Alone, Even When It’s Not The Case
Men demonstrate more overconfidence in their own abilities and distrust in their colleagues.
Pay & Benefits
EPA Cancels Another Furlough Day
Employees no longer must take unpaid leave Aug. 30; agency has cut a total of four days.
Management
Uncanny Echoes of the NSA Debate From the 1970s
Before the Church Committee reports were released, Vice President Nelson Rockefeller described the shocking CIA abuses it chronicled as "not major."
Nextgov
Agencies Are Saving Millions With Virtual Events
Videoconferencing and collaboration tools are helping officials bridge geographical gaps.
Management
Ronald Reagan to Richard Nixon on Watergate: 'This Too Shall Pass'
Latest set of tapes suggest Reagan assured Nixon that his Watergate speech was effective.
Defense
Gitmo Guards Allegedly Mess with Prisoner by Giving Him 'Fifty Shades'
Prisoner said he was the subject of a "sort of disinformation campaign."
Management
The Federal Government Could Do More to Facilitate Global Travel
The government is trying to improve America’s attractiveness as a tourist destination by expediting visa procedures in emerging economies.
Management
Homeland Security Employee Moonlights as Race Warrior
Procurement worker told bosses he is running an 'entertainment' website, but the content goes well beyond that.
Defense
Bradley Manning's Sentence Doesn't Mean His Story Is Going Away
Manning has a large support base calling for his release.
Nextgov
Navy's New Mobile App Will Include Links for Suicidal Troops, Sex Crime Victims
The software application will include news stories, videos, photos and helpful links.
Pay & Benefits
A Gloomy Fall Forecast for Fed Pay, Benefits
Federal employees and retirees face the possibility of more furloughs, an extended pay freeze and smaller COLAs in 2014.
Oversight
State Allows Back Four Officials Criticized for Benghazi Roles
Kerry’s decision to end administrative leave irks Republican lawmakers.
Nextgov
Defense Hires Cyber Chief for Industry Information-sharing Program
Former IBM executive Daniel Prieto is charged with increasing participation in a voluntary exchange of breach reports among Pentagon contractors and government.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Court Limits Appeal Rights for Feds in 'Sensitive' Positions
Employees in designated jobs cannot appeal negative actions to MSPB, ruling says.
Defense One
Sequestration Hits Army and Navy’s Senior Ranks
Sequestration is forcing the Army and Navy to reduce the number of senior officers. By Mark Micheli
Oversight
Lawmaker Seeks to End IRS’ Role as Political Arbiter
Campaign finance activists join Van Hollen in lawsuit to get at ‘root’ of targeting scandal.
Nextgov
Spy Turned Privacy Pro Mike Janke Talks Secret Codes Oct. 16
Co-founder of secure messaging service Silent Circle will speak at Nextgov Prime about the tension between secrecy and privacy.
Nextgov
Postal Service Taps Canadian Firm To Test Viability of a Single Online ID
The contract with SecureKey aims to help agencies rely on third-party ID verifiers.
Nextgov
The Court That May Evaluate NSA Surveillance Hasn't Yet 'Gotten to Email'
Supreme Court justices may not know the difference between the subject field and the message body.
Pay & Benefits