Management
Report confirms feds would feel the effects of sequestration
White House official cites ‘significant impact,’ but provides no details on job losses or furloughs.
Nextgov
Could a workplace social network replace email and phone? One agency thinks so.
NNSA plans to launch program next spring.
Management
Pentagon at 'midfield' in bid for clean books, officials say
Comptroller argues new legislation won’t help auditability effort.
Oversight
Bill to stop vets from falsifying military honors passes House
The Supreme Court struck down the 2006 version of the law in June.
Management
Week in Review: The 5 Most Popular Stories from Excellence in Government
Which agencies appeal to new grads and how to improve PowerPoint top our week in review.
Defense
Pentagon defends voting assistance efforts
Defense points to progress despite negative report.
Oversight
After next week, House stopping work until election
Planned one-week session at the start of October has been scrapped.
Nextgov
Feds expect to shell out $20 billion for electronic health records
Flow of EHR incentive funds continues unabated.
Defense
With veterans, Obama plays the long game
Focus on the military at the convention could pay off down the road.
Nextgov
Commentary: IT is critical to preventing fraud and waste in austere times
Three lessons from Recovery.gov that should guide future transparency initiatives.
Tech
Feds fight back against claim they work less
Report doesn’t account for overtime disparities, critics note.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- The Fight for the White House
The presidential election is always in the news on late-night TV.
Management
Phased Retirement? Half of Feds Just Don't Know
Fifty percent of feds indicated they don't know if their agency has a phased retirement option.
Defense
U.S. did not issue warning after anti-Islam video
Google blocks video on YouTube in Egypt, Libya.
Management
Three Ways to Lose Your Audience
It's easy to create a bad presentation, but not difficult to create a good one.
Defense
Clinton identifies remaining American casualties of Libya attack
Military veterans Tyrone Woods and Glen Dohert died helping protect their colleagues.
Nextgov
FEC move on wireless campaign contributions could aid Democrats
AT&T is the only nationally unionized wireless carrier.
Nextgov
EADS, BAE deal could roil U.S. defense industry
The merger of European aerospace giants might spur consolidation among military contractors.
Pay & Benefits
House approves extended pay freeze
Lawmakers pass legislation to keep government running for the next six months.
Management