Management
A Delay in the Confirmation of Trump’s CIA Watchdog Nominee is Looking More Likely
Whistleblowers go public claiming Sharpley misled Congress on pending reprisal complaints.
Nextgov
1 in 8 Government Emails Received in October was Phony
In many cases, the spoofed emails come from IP addresses outside of the U.S.
Management
The EPA Is Taking Years to Resolve Discrimination and Harassment Cases
The agency is far from meeting its requirement to issue decisions within 60 days.
Management
Celebrating the Legacy of a Public Service Legend
It would be hard to overstate Paul Volcker’s contributions to government service.
Route Fifty
Puerto Rico Gov. Asks for ‘Equal Treatment’ to the Tune of $94 Billion
Ricardo Rosselló expects disaster relief on par with that provided to U.S. states.
Pay & Benefits
OPM Withdraws Proposed Rule on Health Care Premiums for Some Feds
Proposal would have required employees on unpaid leave to continuing paying monthly premiums.
Pay & Benefits
State Department Confirms It Is Offering Buyouts to Entice 641 Employees to Leave
Tillerson’s controversial reorganization plan will require an 8 percent cut that cannot be reached through normal attrition.
Management
The Woman Standing Between The White House and the Mass Deportation of 450,000 People
Elaine Duke is a "soft-spoken, modest woman who drives a Prius." Now she's battling with the White House.
Oversight
Play of the Day: President Predictive Text
John Oliver has his iPhone write a speech like President Donald Trump.
Management
Hamburgers, Disputed Shrimp, Kung Pao Chicken: Trump’s Meals in Asia
An less-than-adventurous diner, the American president also had vanilla ice-cream, teriyaki chicken, and Tex-Mex on his trip.
Management
Employee Group Raises Concerns That New Park Service Uniforms Could Increase Disease Risk
35,000 federal employees could put both themselves and the environment at risk, group says.
Defense
The Pentagon’s Spending Data Doesn’t Add Up
The DATA Act was supposed to create financial transparency, but a watchdog found plenty of inaccuracies.
Oversight
Trump Battles Constraints on His Power
Frustrated by restrictions on his authority, the president seems to be finding new ways to pursue his political objectives.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Groups Push for Pay Parity
Congress has until Dec. 8 to approve a long-term spending package, while President Trump could raise civilian wages unilaterally before the end of 2017.
Defense
Can Two Nuclear Powers Fight a Conventional War?
The Pentagon just wargamed that scenario as part of its effort to determine what it needs for 21st-century deterrence.
News
Public Service Reformers to Unions: Get On Board
Unions do plenty of good for their members, but too often they act as impediments to needed reform, experts say.
Nextgov
More Agencies Are Sending Safer Email
More than one-fourth of agencies have installed DMARC protection ahead of a DHS deadline.
Management
Whether You Can Work Well From Home Depends On These Three Things
Here's your guide to answering the question, "should I work from home today?"
Management
