Pay & Benefits
MSPB Could Face ‘Unprecedented’ Wave of Furlough Appeals
Union encouraging members to challenge all furlough decisions.
Tech
Why Patent Trolls Will Laugh in the Face of the Government’s Attempts to Fight Them
Patent trolling is essentially a tax on innovation, and tech giants hate it.
Tech
GSA Managers Faulted for Overruling Contracting Officers
IG report says executives bent under pressure from software giants.
Management
Proof the IRS Didn't Target Just Conservatives
Almost one third of the tax-exemption applications selected for additional scrutiny by the IRS were from groups that were not conservative.
Defense
Pentagon Issues Priority List for Summer Furlough Period
‘Must-dos’ stress crises and natural disasters.
Management
When Women Don't Take Credit for Their Own Good Work
Women resist taking credit when working with men, studies suggests.
Management
Susan Rice Taking Over as National Security Advisor Despite Benghazi Mess
Samantha Power will replace Rice at the U.N.
Management
Michelle Obama Stares Down Heckler at a Fundraiser
'She came right down in my face,' heckler says. 'I was taken aback.'
Nextgov
Cosponsor.gov Lets You Upvote the Bills You Want Passed
It's the Facebook Like for legislation.
Defense
Senators Spar Over Bill on Sexual Assault in the Military
Stark battle lines are emerging around efforts to reform protections.
Management
Analysis: Obama's Trade Nominee's Cayman Bank Accounts
Michael Froman also benefitted from the 'carried interest' loophole.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Great Moments in Dance-Related Government Scandals
Late-night hosts focus on one aspect of the IRS spending scandal.
Retirement
OPM finally rolls out draft rule for phased retirement
The Office of Personnel Management this week published a long-awaited draft rule governing phased retirement.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Buyouts Could Threaten Progress on Retirement Claims Backlog
Nearly 300 employees, including some retirement claims workers, could voluntarily leave agency.
Management
The New Type of Leader Government Needs Now
The original vision of the SES has never been realized.
Defense
Military Leaders Defend Commanders' Powers Over Prosecution of Sexual Assault
Chain of command is key to cultural change, key Democrat says.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Issues Guidance on How to Partially Retire
Eligible employees will work half time and get half their retirement benefits.
Oversight