Pay & Benefits
Premium Pay Cap Waiver Extended Through 2013 for Civilians in Iraq
Feds supporting certain overseas military or emergency operations can receive basic and premium pay up to $230,700 through Dec. 31.
Nextgov
Earthquake Could Cause Los Alamos Plutonium Facility to Collapse
Collapse could result in release of deadly radiation, Energy IG says.
Oversight
IG Letter Undermines Claim IRS Also Targeted Progressive Groups
Lawmakers are engaged in a drawn-out battle over the extent of the scandal.
Nextgov
Remote Workers Log More Hours, More Engaged Than In-Office Peers
More good news for federal agencies that are embracing telework.
Management
Having a Bigger Desk Can Make You More Dishonest
People with large desks are more likely to cheat, steal money, or break traffic rules.
Defense
African Terrorist Threat Not Far From Obama’s Mind
President's trip is focused on increased trade and development, but terrorist and extremist groups see growing opportunities in Africa too.
Defense
US Ambassador to China Visits Tibet Amid Wave of Self-Immolations
This is the first visit by an American ambassador to the region since 2010.
Defense
The CIA's Plan to Put an End to Their Leaking Problem
The agency's new campaign to stop leaks...was leaked.
Management
How to Improve Productivity With Diet and Exercise
What you can learn from the Johnson & Johnson's workout program.
Management
GAO Gets Tough on Obama Implementation of Performance Act
OMB still reviewing recommendations for guidance on tax expenditures.
Defense
Analysis: The Case Against Universal National Service
A one-size-fits-all program could never be implemented justly.
Nextgov
Too Much Collaboration Is Hurting Productivity
Some of that new technology aimed at fostering innovation could be a bad thing.
Nextgov
No Red Phone Ever Connected the White House to Moscow
Another case of 'direct access' not being quite what you first thought.
Oversight
Where Are All the Watchdogs?
Lawmaker takes issue with a 1,988-day vacancy in the State Dept.'s IG office.
Oversight
Senate Prepares for a Fight Over Sequestration
Democrats and Republicans divided over federal spending.
Oversight
Play of the Day: What is the Sexuality of the Constitution?
Stephen Colbert reacts to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act.
Management