Management
Arne Duncan would stay at Education for 2nd Obama term
'I am staying, unless the president gets sick of me,' he tells National Journal.
Management
OPM courts interns, recent grads
Agency is ramping up its efforts this fall to attract new hires to government.
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Defense rejects rigid supply chain security countermeasures
Regulations should accommodate fast-paced innovation, official says.
Management
Lawmakers graded on their resistance to ‘unfair’ government competition
Free-market group blasts government for not checking Yellow Pages.
Management
Federal judge upholds Obama ban on lobbyists sitting on advisory panels
Ruling finds service is not a ‘government benefit’ to which lobbyists are entitled.
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'Mystery' Senate Republican blocks cost-of-living increase for disabled vets
House bill called for 1.9 percent increase to take effect Dec. 1.
Management
When Morale Wanes, Remember Why You Became a Public Servant
Dr. Reginald Wells, Chief Human Capital Officer at SSA, on how to motivate employees during hard times.
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Toy drone duel outwits FAA, but not hackers
Stunt with store-bought robotic helicopters teaches a lesson in cybersecurity and inadequate airspace regulations.
Management
The 3 Kinds of Innovation
Innovation does not necessarily mean doing something entirely new.
Defense
More protests outside U.S. embassy in Bangkok
White House confirms the attack in Libya was a 'terrorist attack'
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Replacement refs and debate prep
The election is drawing nearer and comedians are taking note.
Oversight
Americans trust local governments, even as faith in Washington crumbles
Nearly three-fourths trust local government, according to Gallup.
Defense
Army general faces possible court martial for sexual assault
Jeffrey Sinclair is still on active duty but faces an Article 32 hearing.
Oversight
Obama pitches platform in new two-minute ad
President suggests using Afghanistan war money for 'some nation building right here at home.'
Management
USPS prepares for second default in two months
Mail service and current retiree health benefits will be unaffected.
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Northrop Grumman will run Defense travel booking system for another year
Pentagon plans to recompete the contract in 2013.
Pay & Benefits
Feds pitch in to help colleagues affected by hurricane
FEEA sends $70,000 in grants to assist federal employees hit by Isaac.
Management
Greener work station lighting and power strips could be on the way
GSA welcomes test results on energy-saving building technologies.
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