Management
Survey: Feds can and should continue attending conferences
Training and sharing best practices cited as main benefits; 3 percent admit to going for the prizes and giveaways.
Defense
Ryan: Obama on notice to 'put up or shut up' with Defense cuts plan
Candidate begins trying to personalize effects of military spending reductions.
Oversight
Romney tries to change the subject by promising 'North American energy independence'
The candidate's energy plan includes more oil and gas exploration.
Oversight
FBI fears RNC disturbance by anarchists with acid eggs
Protesters may disturb the Tampa convention using a variety of methods, according to FBI intelligence.
Management
You’ve Bought It, Don’t Break It
The Pottery Barn rule offers good guidance for leadership.
Pay & Benefits
ATF official allegedly collects paid leave plus J.P. Morgan salary
Employee implicated in Fast and Furious is double dipping, lawmakers charge.
Management
Employees help GSA save millions annually
Agency is implementing five proposals that will cut costs by $5.5 million a year.
Management
Obama, Romney convention speeches could set course for next four years
There's no better time to lay out their visions.
Defense
Navy SEAL to release tell-all on bin Laden raid
Navy and National Security Council say that the author did not seek approval for the book.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- The GOP Tries to Deal with Hurricane Akin
An actual hurricane is also threatening the Republican National Convention.
Pay & Benefits
A 'Measly' Pay Raise Is the Least of Feds' Worries
Contributing more for pensions and the threat of governmentwide automatic spending cuts are bigger issues.
Nextgov
White House worked with buyout firm to save refinery, union jobs
The Obama administration agreed to loosen environmental restrictions to seal the deal.
Oversight
VA’s pricey ‘Patton’ spoof draws heat from lawmakers
HR office’s video reportedly cost $52,000.
Tech
HR and tech managers aren’t on the same page
Plans for bringing on future IT leaders need improvement, study finds.
Defense
Obama's Navy SEAL critics are failing
The veterans' excessive partisan remarks are turning them into a laughingstock within the special forces community.
Management
Government is getting 'smarter,' management officials say
OMB touts progress on curbing waste and modernizing operations.
Management
GSA seeks more savings in travel spending
Freezing per diem rates was first step in reducing costs.
Oversight
Negative talk about Obama spikes in poll
The trend coincides with more positive chat about Romney.
Management
Tampa mayor has no problem calling off Republican Convention
Soon-to-be Hurricane Isaac threatens the event.
Oversight