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Thinking About a Foreign Service Career? This App Could Help You Decide.
Our reviewers found the DOS Careers app pairs good content with great design.
Pay & Benefits
The House GOP Won't Defend a Ban on Veterans' Benefits for Gay Couples
In light of the recent decisions made by the Supreme Court, the House is choosing to withdraw as party defendant of the law.
Defense
What the Government Spends on Confederate Graves
Taxpayers now pay more to maintain rebel graves and monuments than those honoring Union soldiers.
Nextgov
Feds Lead Telework Growth in D.C. Region
Thirty-eight percent of federal employees work from home at least occasionally.
Oversight
Analysis: Why The Confirmation Process Is Completely Broken
A refusal to just fix the process frustrates almost all the players.
Oversight
Justice Will Review Two Dozen Capital Cases Due to Flawed FBI Testimony
As many as 21,000 cases may have been affected by similar testimony.
Management
White Males Are a Minority Among Top Obama Administration Officials
This might be the most diverse administration ever, but that's not saying much.
Management
More Top Obama Officials Have Graduate Degrees From Oxford Than Any Public U.S. University
Harvard remains the most popular school for both graduate and undergraduate degrees.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Where Will Snowden Find Asylum?
David Letterman has a new suggestion for the NSA leaker.
Defense One
Biden: 'America's Back'
As Americans grow more weary of U.S. involvement overseas, Vice President Joe Biden insists "there is no reason why we cannot bring greater focus to the Asia-Pacific and keep our eye on the ball in the Middle East.” By Stephanie Gaskell
Oversight
IRS 'Rogue Agents' Draw Bipartisan Praise at Scandal Hearing
Neither saw political targeting but both found application delays frustrating.
Management
Leadership Lessons from the San Francisco Plane Crash
Just because team members are experienced, does not mean the team will automatically succeed.
Oversight
Senate Confirms Gina McCarthy to Head EPA
Republicans delayed her confirmation for more than 130 days.
Management
Joe Biden Relives His Childhood in the Way You'd Expect
'I used to weed that garden. Hey, how you doing? I'm Joe Biden,' and other great quotes from GQ's profile.
Defense One
Air Force to Discharge Sexual Assault Offenders
In its latest effort to crack down on sexual assault offenders, the Air Force is now kicking all of them out of the military. By Stephanie Gaskell
Pay & Benefits
Feds Appeal Furloughs in Droves
Board protecting feds from mistreatment struggles to keep up with unprecedented wave of cases.
Defense
Ex-CIA Agent Convicted of Kidnapping Terror Suspects Is Arrested in Panama
Arrest opens the possibility he could be sent to prison for an 'extraordinary rendition.'
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Continue to Press Pentagon on Furloughs
Legality of furloughing civilian employees at working capital funds questioned.
Oversight