Pay & Benefits
Justice IG: U.S Marshals Overused Overtime Pay
One employee earned more in overtime than in base salary.
Oversight
Forget the Charm, Keep the Offensive: Obama's Aggressive New Strategy
Appointing Susan Rice as a top aide, attacking Darrell Issa, and fighting for judicial nominees show Obama and his allies don't want to make nice.
Management
The Secret to a Relaxing Vacation: Send All Your Email to the Trash
Need a real break? Delete all your emails while you're away.
Management
GSA and Trump Ink Final Deal on Washington Old Post Office
Sixty-year lease will preserve landmark as luxury hotel, if Congress approves.
Pay & Benefits
MSPB Could Face ‘Unprecedented’ Wave of Furlough Appeals
Union encouraging members to challenge all furlough decisions.
Tech
Why Patent Trolls Will Laugh in the Face of the Government’s Attempts to Fight Them
Patent trolling is essentially a tax on innovation, and tech giants hate it.
Tech
GSA Managers Faulted for Overruling Contracting Officers
IG report says executives bent under pressure from software giants.
Management
Proof the IRS Didn't Target Just Conservatives
Almost one third of the tax-exemption applications selected for additional scrutiny by the IRS were from groups that were not conservative.
Defense
Pentagon Issues Priority List for Summer Furlough Period
‘Must-dos’ stress crises and natural disasters.
Management
When Women Don't Take Credit for Their Own Good Work
Women resist taking credit when working with men, studies suggests.
Management
Susan Rice Taking Over as National Security Advisor Despite Benghazi Mess
Samantha Power will replace Rice at the U.N.
Management
Michelle Obama Stares Down Heckler at a Fundraiser
'She came right down in my face,' heckler says. 'I was taken aback.'
Nextgov
Cosponsor.gov Lets You Upvote the Bills You Want Passed
It's the Facebook Like for legislation.
Defense
Senators Spar Over Bill on Sexual Assault in the Military
Stark battle lines are emerging around efforts to reform protections.
Management
Analysis: Obama's Trade Nominee's Cayman Bank Accounts
Michael Froman also benefitted from the 'carried interest' loophole.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Great Moments in Dance-Related Government Scandals
Late-night hosts focus on one aspect of the IRS spending scandal.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Buyouts Could Threaten Progress on Retirement Claims Backlog
Nearly 300 employees, including some retirement claims workers, could voluntarily leave agency.
Management