Pay & Benefits
Nearly 1 in 5 Members of Congress Is Paid Twice
They draw government pensions from previous work in addition to their congressional salary.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Supreme Court and Immigration
A week of history ends after the immigration bill clears the Senate and the Supreme Court hands down landmark decisions.
Management
Senate Confirms GSA Chief, Two Top OMB Officials
Tangherlini, Shelanski and Deese approved by unanimous consent.
Management
The Federal Government Does a Terrible Job of Recognizing High Performers
Study shows federal workers aren't getting the recognition they should.
Pay
OPM grants premium pay extension for feds working in Iraq
New guidance released by the Office of Personnel Management allows civilian employees working on reconstruction and stabilization efforts in Iraq to coninue to receive premium pay.
Defense
Historic Immigration Overhaul Clears Senate
Bill would dramatically increase border security.
Nextgov
Navy Awards $3.5 Billion Network Contract to HP Enterprise Services
NGEN will serve 800,000 Navy and Marine users.
Nextgov
NSA Networks Might Have Been Missing Anti-Leak Technology
Former agency official says a Defensewide system aimed at countering insider threats was not installed as of summer 2012.
Nextgov
Saving Government Tweets Is Tougher Than You Think
The National Archives wants working groups to make sure agencies are retaining social media records.
Oversight
EPA’s Auditor Hunts for More Man Caves
Agency’s own follow-up investigation has not uncovered any additional wrongdoing.
Pay & Benefits
Premium Pay Cap Waiver Extended Through 2013 for Civilians in Iraq
Feds supporting certain overseas military or emergency operations can receive basic and premium pay up to $230,700 through Dec. 31.
Nextgov
Earthquake Could Cause Los Alamos Plutonium Facility to Collapse
Collapse could result in release of deadly radiation, Energy IG says.
Oversight
IG Letter Undermines Claim IRS Also Targeted Progressive Groups
Lawmakers are engaged in a drawn-out battle over the extent of the scandal.
Nextgov
Remote Workers Log More Hours, More Engaged Than In-Office Peers
More good news for federal agencies that are embracing telework.
Management
Having a Bigger Desk Can Make You More Dishonest
People with large desks are more likely to cheat, steal money, or break traffic rules.
Defense
African Terrorist Threat Not Far From Obama’s Mind
President's trip is focused on increased trade and development, but terrorist and extremist groups see growing opportunities in Africa too.
Defense
US Ambassador to China Visits Tibet Amid Wave of Self-Immolations
This is the first visit by an American ambassador to the region since 2010.
Defense
The CIA's Plan to Put an End to Their Leaking Problem
The agency's new campaign to stop leaks...was leaked.
Management