Pay & Benefits
Bill Aims to Cure Rising Prescription Drug Costs
House lawmaker says OPM should have stronger role in regulating costs.
Management
How I Lead: Talking Leadership with DHS' Manager of SES Candidate Development
A Q&A with Craig Heintz of DHS about leadership, learning and what motivates him.
Management
With GSA Canceling Trainings, How Can Feds Develop New Skills?
A panel of young leaders offer ideas for how managers can create learning opportunities when more formal means have been cancelled.
Oversight
How a 'Vote-a-rama' Could Be the Key to Funding Government
Senators hope the old procedure can help them pass a new budget.
Nextgov
Commentary: When the Whole World Has Drones
U.S. robotic warfare precedent could be fearsome on a global scale.
Defense
Three Dead in Murder-Suicide at Quantico Marine Base
Shooter was a staff member at the officer candidate training school on the base.
Tech
Analysis: FCC Chairman's Resignation Is a Chance to Diversify the Administration
It's the beginning of the end of Obama's appointments.
Oversight
Play of the Day: George W. Bush the Painter
Jimmy Kimmel on the former president’s hobby: It “tickles me to no end.”
Nextgov
BlackBerry's Last Stand at the Pentagon? Not Yet
Company says BlackBerry 10 will be the first device to pass new military mobile security requirements, amid rumors of a 650,000 bulk purchase of iOS devices.
Management
Photo: 'OMG' Microscope Lives Up to Its Name
Check out this beautiful (and award winning) image from NIH's newest microscope.
Oversight
GAO to USPS: You Still Have to Deliver Mail Six Days a Week
What the decision means for a plan to drop Saturday mail in August remains unclear.
Nextgov
Military Suicides Are Up, Despite 900 Prevention Programs
Reducing the stigma of seeking mental health care is the key to prevention, witnesses tell lawmakers.
Defense
Pentagon Delaying Furlough Notices for Two Weeks
Department to analyze impact of spending bill Congress just passed.
Pay & Benefits
Don't Cancel Your Health Insurance if You're Furloughed
Some federal employees apparently are considering doing just that.
Management
Are We Headed for an Acquisition Brain Drain?
Procurement chief warns of an exodus, tells vendors he’d ‘widen the aperture’ to recruit contracting officers.
Management
Leading in Government: The Loneliest Team Sport Around
Ask any senior leader and he or she will tell you that leadership is both a lonely game and a team sport.
Nextgov
Military Cyber Strike Teams Will Soon Guard Private Networks
Decision to prioritize forces to protect critical infrastructure follows assaults on the banking industry.
Defense
Air Force Wants Help Running Fantasy Football League
The program would serve troops, civilians and family members at installations worldwide.
Pay & Benefits
Congress Agrees to Extend Pay Freeze for Third Year
Legislation that avoids a government shutdown now heads to President Obama.
Oversight