Defense One
Finally Futenma: The Air Base Deal’s Place in The Pivot
What a belated air base deal says about the pivot to Asia. By Kevin Baron
Pay & Benefits
Senators Look to Block Budget Deal's Cut to Military Retirement
Cut doesn't begin taking effect until December 2015, giving lawmakers time to seek offsetting cuts elsewhere.
Management
Can Good Leadership Skills Be a Bad Thing?
Every strength becomes a weakness when overused, so find the right balance.
Management
A New Suspect in Bee Deaths: The U.S. Government
Environmental groups blame U.S. authorities who continue to approve pesticides.
Management
Former Budget Chief, On Why It Can Be Tough to Work for Government
Peter Orszag says he has deep empathy for those who flee to the private sector.
Nextgov
Analysis: A HealthCare.gov Warning Taken out of Context
Issa hasn't shown that consumers' data was ever at great risk.
Defense
New Evidence Suggests Smoking Pot Might Help Veterans with PTSD
Experiments have shown the active ingredient in marijuana to be effective on the areas of the brain that regulate fear and anxiety.
Management
The Price of Postage Is Going Up Again -- Temporarily
Cost of first-class stamps will rise 3 cents in late January to help recoup 2008-2011 losses.
Oversight
Edward Snowden: Congress' Failures Forced My Hand
America's elected leaders failed, NSA leaker says.
Management
How VA Is Using Big Data to Keep Patients Out of the Hospital
Doctors combine assessment tools and analytics to address high-risk cases early.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Issues Order Implementing 1 Percent Pay Raise
For the first time since 2010, federal employees will get an across-the-board boost.
Pay & Benefits
No Christmas Eve Off for Federal Employees
Obama administration decides to keep government open on Tuesday.
Management
VA Employee’s Prescription Tracking Idea Wins Administration Cost-Cutting Contest
Kenneth Siehr is the winner of this year’s SAVE Award.
Oversight
Feds Are Losing One of Their Biggest Republican Advocates
Virginia Rep. Frank Wolf, a dealmaker who stands up for federal workers, is retiring in January 2015.
Nextgov
VA Paperless Processing System Shut Down by Software Glitch Last Week
Problem with ratings decisions was fixed by Wednesday.
Management
Analysis: The Government Is Horrible at Predictions (So Is Everybody Else)
Our appetite for predicting the future will always be greater than our capacity.
Management
Must-Reads in 2014: Agency Strategic Plans
Don’t overlook this treasure trove of useful information about performance and cross-agency goals.
Nextgov
Obamacare Reaches Critical Enrollment Deadline
For people who want coverage on Jan. 1, today is their last chance to get it.
Financial Planning