Nextgov

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.

Nextgov

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.

Nextgov

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.

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.

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

Defense Payroll Agency Begins Furloughs

Paychecks of military, civilian and retired employees will not be delayed, spokesman says.

Nextgov

Hacker Conference to Feds: Stay Home

Many in the community are 'uncomfortable with this relationship' after NSA revelations, says event founder, himself a DHS adviser.