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.
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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.
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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
House Clears GOP Plan to Shrink Government, Balance Budget
Vote on partisan lines for nonbinding proposal sets up clash with Senate.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Everyone’s Got March Madness
Barack Obama and Bill Clinton fill out sheets for their NCAA pools.
Defense
How Many Americans Are on the Kill List? Zero.
The Obama administration has asserted it has legal authority to kill U.S. citizens who join al-Qaida.
Management
The Fort Hood Shooter Can't Dodge the Death Penalty
Maj. Nidal Hasan won't be allowed to plead guilty to escape execution.
Management
3 Ways Agency Leadership Can Keep Employees Engaged
Promoting employee engagement is vital right now--here are three ways to do it.
Oversight
House Committee Approves a Pair of Bills Targeting Federal Tax Cheats
Bills would go after delinquent feds and contractors.
Defense
Measure Protecting Military Tuition Assistance Passes Senate
Amendment would keep the education benefit at current levels.
Oversight
How Federal Workers Became the New 'Welfare Queens'
Bill targeting tax delinquent feds hits a conservative sweet spot.
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Got a Problem with IT Reform? Let us Know.
The bill will fundamentally change the way agencies purchase technology.
Oversight
Senate Approves 2013 Spending Bill to Keep Government Open
House is warming to the plan, which extends the federal pay freeze and includes amendments to selectively ease sequestration.
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