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Rebooted Smokey’s Giving Bear Hugs
The updated Forest Service icon now embraces campers who avoid wildfires.
Pay & Benefits
EEOC Avoids Second Round of Furloughs
Concerns linger over the potential long-term impact of sequestration.
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VA Spent $2 Million on Facebook Ads
One division spent heavily on the ads while others spent little or nothing.
Tech
Analysis: Washington Is out of Step With America on Snowden
The former NSA contractor set This Town's teeth on edge, but most Americans think he exposed something worth exposing.
Management
Better Decisions Through Smart Disclosure
The benefits of opening data stores to consumers.
Defense
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano Is Resigning
Arizona's former governor will head the University of California system.
Management
Feds Make List of Most Influential Washington Women Under 35
Agriculture, State and Homeland Security officials make the cut.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Biebs Apologizes to Slick Willy
After defacing a photo of the 42nd president, Justin Bieber calls Bill Clinton.
Oversight
Senate on the Brink of 'Nuclear' War Over Nominations
Labor and EPA nominees are among those still awaiting confirmation.
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Gender Gap Affects IT Shops, Where Women Remain Scarce
Men and women divide most starkly on leadership issues, including fairness and empowerment.
Management
Watchdog Warns of Potential Waste in Food Aid
IG says multiple low-income nutrition assistance programs increase risk of duplicating benefits.
Management
Female Feds Feel Less Empowered Than Males, Survey Finds
Workplace diversity analysis shows Asians most satisfied, those with disabilities less.
Management
Want to Succeed? Tell People to Stop Agreeing With You
Root out your "yes" people by empowering those with ideas that matter.
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Unmanned Aircraft Aborted Its Third Carrier Landing Attempt Following Computer Failure
The Navy’s X-47B was the first drone to make an arrested landing aboard an aircraft carrier.
Oversight
You Can Now Bear Arms in a Post Office Parking Lot
A federal judge rules it is OK to bring a gun to a USPS parking lot, but not inside the facility.
Defense
Sequestration Would Force Civilian Personnel Cuts in 2014, Hagel Says
The Pentagon would avoid agencywide furloughs with targeted reductions in force.
Management
5 Things You Missed in GAO's Recent Report on GPRA
Former GAO official John Kamensky dives into the foot notes so you don't have to.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Charity Drive Overhaul Proposals Draw Criticism
CFC fundraisers want to keep campaigns local.
Pay & Benefits
Defense Payroll Agency Begins Furloughs
Paychecks of military, civilian and retired employees will not be delayed, spokesman says.
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