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.

Nextgov

What to Do When Your Space Helmet Fills With Water

How NASA narrowly averted a tragedy.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Cold War Déjà Vu

Putin brings the Cold War back in Ukraine.

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.

Nextgov

The Curious Case of the Obamacare Doge

Why did an HHS tweet get hundreds of favorites but mostly negative comments?