Pay & Benefits
Defense Civilians Make Last Ditch Effort to End Furloughs
Online petition says feds have borne the brunt of cuts over the last three years.
Management
SEC Drops Retaliation Suit with $580K Payment to Whistleblower
Case had publicized misconduct allegations against former SEC inspector general.
Management
Well-Managed Agencies Turn Tough Times Into Opportunities
Lessons on how to succeed amid budget cuts and attacks on the federal workforce.
Defense
Next Move China—Will Hong Kong (or Beijing) Refuse to Extradite the NSA Leaker?
Edward Snowden’s reasons for choosing Hong Kong may have included its determination to stand up for freedom of expression.
Oversight
Was a U.S. Ambassador Really Soliciting Prostitutes, and Who Covered It Up?
Inspector General memo says an investigation may have been called off to protect reputations
Oversight
IRS Targeting Launched By Cincinnati Staff Conservative, Democrat Says
Republican disputes the claim as congressional investigators continue interviews with agency employees.
Management
What Happened to Eric Holder?
He was a Reagan-appointed judge and a Clinton-appointed prosecutor respected by both sides. Then it all fell apart.
Defense
What Little We Know About the NSA Leaker
Profiles describe Snowden as being fully aware of the risks he took, both in revealing the data and in coming forward.
Defense
Why Edward Snowden Leaked the Secret NSA Information
Snowden says he cannot 'allow the U.S. government to destroy privacy, internet freedom and basic liberties.'
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obama Finds Your Correspondence Very Boring
The phone records program continues to fascinate late-night TV hosts.
Management
Why the IRS Scandals Make It Hard to Fix the IRS
Wonks are investigating alleged wrongdoing rather than devising new policy.
Nextgov
Silicon Valley is More Involved in National Security Than You Think
NSA's data operations are largely privatized.
Nextgov
Government’s Data Grabs Are Unlikely to Prompt Legislative Action
Lawmakers have little appetite for undoing legislation that allowed the sweeps.
Pay
Federal Benefits Q&A
Question: "I am considering retiring and accepting a voluntary separation incentive payment (VSIP) buyout at age 53. With 27 years of covered firefighter service, will I have to wait until my minimum retirement age to receive the FERS supplement? I'm being told by HR that this is considered early retirement even though I've met both the age and time requirements."
Management
Analysis: Slashing Government Jobs Hurts the Unemployment Rate
Over the past three months, the federal government has shed 45,000 jobs.
Management
Why the Federal Government Is Demolishing Michigan's Empty Buildings
Treasury releases $100 million in TARP money to pay for a pilot demolition program.
Oversight