Management
Treasury Dept. may require contractors with diverse hiring
Department looking for 'good faith effort' at diversity.
Defense
Two U.S. soldiers killed by Afhgan army member
Afghan police and military have killed 42 coalition members this year, including 12 in the last month.
Management
Ann Romney gets Secret Service detail
Nominee spouses typically receive protection around the time of conventions.
Tech
'Bring Your Own Device' for Beginners
New guidance will help agencies establish policies on using personal devices for work.
Management
GOP convention to feature Ron Paul tribute
Daily themes will focus on economy, and fellow Mormons will discuss Romney.
Nextgov
Wounded Marines at Camp Pendleton spend two years in administrative limbo
The slow-moving process almost entices warriors to stay sick, volunteers tell IG.
Management
Sequestration would cut Defense by 10.3 percent -- in stages, says report
Some 108,000 civilians could lose jobs starting in January.
Pay & Benefits
GSA employee works for Kansas City office, lives in Honolulu
Government has spent $24,000 on the teleworker’s travel in the past year.
Oversight
Attending the conventions? You might want to brush up on the Hatch Act
Only some feds can serve as delegate, alternate or proxy .
Management
Report from ex-House GOP leader says stimulus helped Florida
Quoting study, Romney supporter Adam Putnam falls off party line.
Pay & Benefits
New AFGE president suggests retroactive pay raise for feds
J. David Cox says he will push Obama to consider other options.
Nextgov
Navy SEAL author cashing in on Special Ops video game
Matt Bisonnette also wrote a book on the bin Laden raid.
Oversight
GOP moves up Romney nominating vote
Party will begin its roll call vote the first night of the convention.
Management
Former Ambassador Crocker arrested for drunken driving, hit-and-run
The one-time U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan's next court date is Sept. 12.
Defense
ICE agents sue Obama administration over immigration policies
Agents claim they cannot fully identify and deport illegal immigrants.
Management
Tampa mayor: Storm threat greatly diminished
Hurricane Center official cautions city is 'not off the hook yet.'
Oversight
Play of the Day -- GOP Prepares for Convention, Hurricane
The Republicans continue to be the main attraction for late-night comedians.
Pay & Benefits
Talking TSP
Responses to issues and concerns related to Thrift Savings Plan investments.
News