Management
House Passes Bill to Revamp Consumer Agency
Republican legislation would change how the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is funded and require it to seek permission to store personal data.
Pay & Benefits
Drinking and Sleeping: How D.C.-Area Feds Are Spending Their Snow Day
Washington’s federal employees are taking advantage of their post-Oscar day off thanks to Mother Nature, according to the Twittersphere.
Staff Picks
Creating a Wireless Battlefield
As the Department of Defense looks to modernize its information technology, greater mobility and flexibility are a priority.
Management
Can Protected Data Be Shared to Improve Services?
New guidance helps agencies share sensitive information responsibly.
Oversight
What Is Joe Biden Up To?
The vice president is off the leash and seemingly exploring his options, but Democrats aren't eager for a 2016 fight.
News
Feds Remain a Presence at the Oscars
Agency employees dot major Academy Award-nominated films for the second consecutive year.
Defense
Analysis: No, American Weakness Didn't Encourage Putin to Invade Ukraine
In fact, we've pushed U.S. power further east than anyone could have imagined when the Soviet Union collapsed.
Management
Stop Leaning In—Career Capital Is What Really Matters
Career capital offers job growth opportunities and influence over decisions at work.
Pay
Federal Benefits Q&A
Question: "If one accepts a voluntary separation incentive payment (VSIP) with monthly payments spread out across a year, from July 2014 to July 2015, do the 2015 VSIP payments meet the IRS IRA compensation criteria?"
Management
Washington-Area Federal Offices Are Closed Monday
March 3 marks the fourth snow day this winter for many of the region’s federal employees.
Nextgov
DHS Awards XTec Contested $103 Million Biometric ID Contract
After the company protested the original award to HP Enterprise Services the department reassessed all technology proposals.
Defense One
The Army Wants You to Build Them a Laser Truck
The military is pushing ahead with directed energy weapons. by Patrick Tucker
Defense One
U.S. Warns Russia a Ukraine Intervention Would Be a ‘Grave Mistake’
Military leaders are keeping a close eye on the rapidly deteriorating situation in Ukraine as the President Obama warns Russia not to intervene. By Stephanie Gaskell
Management
Senate Democrats Will Not Do a Budget This Year
The already small number of things Congress plans to do this year just got smaller.
Management
House Votes for Independent Study of New Regulations
White House vows to veto bill that would require more analysis of how new rules impact business.
Nextgov
Telework Keeps DISA Up and Running
Some feds are required to take their laptops home every day.
Management
OPM Director to Feds: ‘I Am Here for You’
Katherine Archuleta touts her labor experience, importance of federal workforce in speech to union.
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