Oversight
Play of the Day: Premium Obamacare
Some late night comedians explain there are other reasons why the American people should hate Obamacare besides a broken website.
Benefits
Open Season: Selecting an FEHB plan—Don't focus solely on premiums: Part I
Rising health insurance premiums are a reality for most individuals today and the FEHB program is no different. FEHB premiums will increase on average by 3.7 percent in 2014 over 2013 FEHB rates, slightly higher than the 2013 average increase of 3.4 percent. But when selecting a health insurance plan for 2014, employees should not focus solely on premiums as criteria for choosing the “best” FEHB plan.
Nextgov
Obama Was Warned, Take It Offline and Other HealthCare.gov News
Follow key reporting on the Obama administration’s signature policy initiative.
News
Federal Law Enforcement Officers: Let Us Bring Guns to Football Games
Group denounces NFL policy banning off-duty feds from carrying concealed weapons.
Oversight
House Committee Knows Name of Secret IRS Leaker
Law protects identity of employee behind illegal release of pro-marriage group’s donors.
Nextgov
Three Technology Trends Driving Big Changes for Federal Managers
We’ll be addressing all of them at Nextgov Prime on Nov. 20-21.
Oversight
Senate Postal Reform Bill Delayed 'Indefinitely'
Committee leaders face skepticism from Democrats, but still hope to move the legislation forward in November.
Pay & Benefits
Employees Sue Government Over Shutdown
Collective action suit demands damages for excepted workers because they weren’t paid on time.
Management
Pentagon Building Security Chief Accused of Abusing Authority
Stephen Calvery took advantage of firing range, golf tournaments and subordinates, IG finds.
Nextgov
Shortened Bidding Process Limited Obamacare Contractor Options
CGI was one of only four companies to bid on HealthCare.gov.
Oversight
GOP Moderates Organize Against Another Shutdown
Moderates in both chambers promise to speak up.
Nextgov
How to Launder Billions of Digital Dollars
Less like the gangsterism of old; more like a lawless Paypal.
Pay & Benefits
OMB Reinforces Cap on Bonuses
Memo directs agencies to 'be prudent' with performance awards.
Management
Why I Gossip at Work (And You Should Too)
If you don't have anything to say...definitely say it.
Defense
Police Just Missed a Chance to Stop the LAX Shooter at His Home
Note indicates killer deliberately targeted TSA agents, because he distrusted the government and wanted to 'instill fear into their traitorous minds.'
Nextgov
HealthCare.gov and the Inevitably Digital Future of American Governance
Washington is remarkably inexperienced with complicated tech that's unrelated to national defense.
Nextgov
Your Next Office Could Have Six Desks for Every 10 Workers
Will mobile tech, teleworking and desk sharing be the government of the future?
Defense
Independent Panel: U.S. Doctors Violated Medical, Ethical Standards in Detention Facilities
Defense and CIA defend actions.
Management
What Journaling Can Teach You
When you write down your worries, things have a way of working themselves out.
Defense