Defense
Why it's criminal to lie about military honors
As the Supreme Court decides whether to uphold the Stolen Valor Act, the public should note the damage that fraudulent veterans have already done.
Management
GSA staff told to do better at reporting abuses
Employees asked to share anything that ‘doesn’t seem right.’
Pay & Benefits
IG: Customs shelling out millions in workers’ comp
The agency has not effectively managed costs of compensating employees injured on the job, watchdog says.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Roth option to launch May 7
Offering will allow participants to begin investing money that already has been taxed.
Management
GSA Roundup: Vegas out; doing great things; more bonuses; stolen iPods
Daily highlights in the wake of GSA’s extravagant conference spending.
News
Federal Official, Titanic Hero
Archibald Butt is credited with helping others to safety before going down with the ship.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Farewell, Rick Santorum
Comedians take some parting shots at the former senator.
Defense
How the Pentagon plans to wean itself off fossil fuels
Programs helpfully align with Obama’s unwavering support for clean energy on the campaign trail.
Management
Federal Feng Shui
Rearranging your workspace with a few principles in mind can bring tranquility and positive energy.
Management
How the public printer is doing more with less
Changing mission and resource constraints require tough decisions on pay, benefits, hiring and travel.
Tech
Feds are paying for some telework technology themselves
Despite adequate IT setups many employees are at least partially covering costs out of their own pockets, survey of 152 shows.
Management
The Tao of Bubba Watson
The Master's champion seems like a guy who enjoys and savors life.
Oversight
Power struggle at watchdog agency could undermine nuclear-plant safety
Lawmakers overseeing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission continue to raise questions about whether it is functioning effectively.
Management
Census Bureau director resigns
Robert Groves accepts provost position at Georgetown University.
Pay & Benefits
Government wants more ethics rules for Afghanistan reconstruction employees
Regulation would require workers get approval for some activities.
Oversight
Rick Santorum suspends presidential bid
Forrmer senator was Mitt Romney’s chief remaining rival for the GOP nomination.
Management
A different kind of GSA video
Acting Administrator Daniel Tangherlini pledges to address issues raised by conference spending scandal.
Management