Oversight
Play of the Day: The Do-Nothing Congress Sets a Record
With only 55 pieces of legislation passed this year, the Hill has been at its most unproductive.
Management
4 Imperatives for Smart Savings That Boost Efficiency
Rethinking technology, process, organization and data.
Nextgov
Kicked Off HealthCare.gov? Try Now, Obama Administration Says
Officials say the site is working for the vast majority of users after two months of poor performance.
Pay & Benefits
Obamacare Could Make FEHBP More Popular
It’s unclear how the extra enrollees would affect premiums.
Defense One
Pentagon Lets Joe Biden Do the Talking With China
Hagel and Dempsey have not talked to their Chinese counterparts during the latest tensions. The Pentagon says that’s by design. By Kevin Baron
Management
Hagel to Cut Hundreds of Staff, Contractors and Reorganize for $1B Savings
In July, the Defense secretary ordered a 20 percent reduction in the front office budget.
Pay & Benefits
Amid Talks of Pension Contribution Hikes, Lawmakers Speak Out for Feds
Several legislators say federal employees have already sacrificed enough.
Nextgov
Obamacare Enrollment Is Surging
Website fixes, spike in sign-ups may signal a turnaround for the law.
Defense
Man Arrested After Throwing Suspicious Object on White House Lawn
Incident happened near the North Lawn.
Management
FBI Agents Worry Criminals Will Have It Easier if Sequestration Continues
Furloughs, hiring freeze will prevent FBI from properly conducting its mission, group says.
Management
Budget Director 'Cautiously Optimistic' on Fiscal Talks
White House role is to 'be supportive and stay in touch' with negotiators, Burwell says.
Management
3 Reasons Why Overthinking Is the Root of All Your Problems
Don’t let past regrets or failures keep you from moving forward.
Nextgov
HealthCare.gov’s Lessons for Big Government
Site’s troubles prompt larger questions about government’s role in the economy.
Nextgov
For Some Feds, the Mobile Revolution Means the Workday Never Ends
Employees can work any time, anywhere, and many do just that.
Oversight
Optimism Persists for Budget Deal. Is It Real?
There are 10 days left before negotiators must report their recommendations.
Nextgov
Why Insurers Want HealthCare.gov (and Obamacare) to Work
Health plan providers are regularly providing technical feedback to the administration.
Management
The Art of Trickle-Down Performance Management
With the right metrics, complex intergovernmental programs really can work.
Benefits
Open Season: Last chance to review for 2014 plan year
Employees who have not yet reviewed their FEHB coverage for the new year may want to look through the following quick summary of some of the things they should consider in making their decisions, based on recommendations from the Office of Personnel Management.
Management