Defense
Biden, Survivors Pay Tribute on Anniversary of Boston Marathon Bombings
Vice president says recovery has been inspirational.
Management
Advocacy Group Wants Obama to Issue Even More Executive Orders
The president should use his authority to bypass the gridlocked Congress on 15 additional issues, group suggests.
Nextgov
From the Cloud to Your Pentagon-Issued Phone
The Defense Department plans to augment cloud services to work on mobile devices, a Defense Department acquisition manager said.
Management
Should the IRS Outsource Collection of Tax Debt?
Congress is considering bills to require the use of private sector companies.
Nextgov
Repurposing Old Drones to Bring Wi-Fi to War Fighters
DARPA’s turning unmanned aerial vehicles into very mobile hotspots.
Management
Obama Management Chief Sees Opportunity to Build on Contracting Successes
Beth Cobert tells contractors they are patriotic partners with federal employees.
Management
The Best Measure of an Employee Is How Well She Mentors Others
What have you done for others lately?
Defense One
Planning for Withdrawal in Afghanistan May Be Smart, But It’s Not Wise
Getting the new Afghan president to sign a troop deal will require a steady hand through the next several months of political uncertainty. By Daniel Markey
Pay & Benefits
HUD Will Post Officials' Salaries Online
Department will make available by May 16 comprehensive salary data of the country’s public housing authority directors.
Management
Our Cubicles, Ourselves: How the Modern Office Shapes American Life
How did we come to work in spaces that make us so miserable?
Management
Commentary: Why HUD Is Far From Turning Around
Employees are powered by more than just mission. What about dignity and respect?
Insights
Enhancing Federal Mission Effectiveness Through Wireless M2M
Information collection is becoming increasingly important to program management, compliance, and performance monitoring across federal agencies, but federal leaders indicate serious challenges to improving collection.
Insights
Improving Information Collection to Enhance Mission Effectiveness
From military vehicles and weapons systems to federal facilities and utilities, information collection is increasingly essential for federal agencies' missions. To achieve their ambitious goals, ranging from Pentagon audit-readiness to sustainable infrastructure, agencies will need to boost information collection capabilities.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Putin Is Making New Friends Since Leaving the G8
The Russian leader has been missing a lot since leaving the G8.
Defense
The FBI Thinks It Can Pass Off Downtown D.C. as Shanghai
Film warns American students about becoming spies while studying abroad.
Oversight
Are We Heading Back Toward $1 Trillion Budget Deficits?
Congressional auditors urge lawmakers to alter tax and spending policies to prevent a fiscal fiasco.
Insights
Enhancing DoD Mission Effectiveness Through Wireless M2M
As the military withdraws from Afghanistan, meets budget reduction requirements, and redeploys around the world in a new era of defense, collecting information on its assets is increasingly important.
Management
Solving the Time Management Dilemma
You’re way behind the curve in terms of raw numbers, so make mindful choices.
Retirement
Get your House in order
Feds, now may be your chance to make yourself heard by your member of Congress.
Employee Policy