Pay & Benefits
USPS Could Owe Payouts to As Many As 130K Employees After Class-Action Lawsuit Final Ruling
The Postal Service "clearly and unequivocally" discriminated against injured workers, EEOC finds.
Nextgov
The IRS Is Stopping Fewer Fraudulent Returns. And That’s A Good Thing.
The agency had identified only about $46 million in phony refunds as of late February.
Nextgov
Coast Guard to Adopt Defense Department’s Electronic Health Records
The U.S. Coast Guard will go with the Defense Department’s MHS Genesis health records program, the same option currently being considered at Veterans Affairs.
Management
An Internal Email Contradicts Scott Pruitt's Account of Controversial Raises
The EPA administrator has said he “didn’t know” about unusual salary bumps given to a pair of trusted aides, but a message from one of those staffers claims otherwise.
Defense
What Is America Going to Do About Syria Now?
After the latest suspected chemical attack, the United States has four options.
Oversight
Top Government Ethics Official Calls Some Allegations Against EPA Chief 'Extremely Concerning'
OGE acting director raises concerns about reports of retaliation, review process for $50-per-night condo rental.
Nextgov
Energy Department Offers $1.8 Billion to Dethrone China in Supercomputing
The department plans to develop at least two exascale supercomputers that would be more than 10 times more powerful than today’s reigning supercomputer.
Management
The Man Behind Trump’s Trade War Once Negotiated Using a Paper Airplane
During one Japanese presentation, he devoted his attention to playfully disassembling his microphone."
Management
What The Post Office Really Gets From Amazon
In an effort to establish the facts, UBS hosted a call with the former postmaster general, Patrick Donahoe.
Management
Civil Service Reform Must Be a Priority
It would be a mistake to limit reform to policies controlled by the Office of Personnel Management.
Management
How To Give Feedback That Actually Works, Without Hurting Anyone More Than You Have To
Critiquing a colleague is never easy, but anyone can master the art of feedback.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Scott Pruitt's Other Lodging Options
Airbnb offers some luxurious lodging situations for the EPA chief in D.C.
Route Fifty
There Is Science (and Power) Behind Effective Citizen Communication
Scottsdale, Arizona’s assistant city manager discusses how boosting engagement with residents can be more than just a marketing gimmick.
Nextgov
Deterring Russian Hacking Will Take More Than Latest Sanctions, Experts Say
The sanctions aim to pressure Russian oligarchs to pressure Putin in turn, but it will be a long time before behavior changes.
Route Fifty
Feds Invite State and Local Agencies to Take Part in Disaster Exercise
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's latest National Level Exercise will take place April 30 to May 11.
Management
VA Takes Final Shot at Shulkin, Says Privatization Concerns Are Unfounded
Administration officials aim to debunk "the myth" that the department will turn over health care services to the private sector.
Management
A Suspected Russian Spy, With Curious Ties to Washington
A longtime Republican operative has been in contact with a suspected Russian intelligence agent for nearly two decades. What does it mean for Robert Mueller's investigation?
Nextgov
All Bid Protests Must Be Submitted Online Starting in May
The Government Accountability Office expects the system to be more efficient.
Management
Border Agents Say They're 'Woefully Understaffed,' Applaud National Guard Deployment
Previous deployments of the National Guard to the border had drawbacks, auditors have found.
Management