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Obamacare Enrollment Company Fumbles Client Data
The private broker mistakenly released about 300 client email addresses.
Management
Republican Debt-Ceiling Strategy Emerges
House GOP could resurrect a plan to force the Senate to vote on a number of separate items, without making passage of them a requirement for raising the nation's borrowing limit.
Nextgov
Army, Air Force Tap Goodwill Industries to Scan and Send Records to VA
Faster transfer of treatment records will help VA speed up claims processing.
Oversight
Next Wrinkle in IRS Flap: Does the IG Secretly Powwow with Republicans?
Democrats on House panel complain about watchdog’s private meetings with chairman.
Oversight
Army Guard Recruiting Fraud Tied to Weak Oversight
Sen. McCaskill says at hearing she wants “criminal” officers denied pensions.
Management
Does Your Staff Respect You—Or Fear You?
How to stop scaring your employees and foster a collaborative workplace.
Pay & Benefits
House Approves Bill to Temporarily Ban Senior Exec Bonuses at VA
Legislation would end performance awards through 2018 for top employees and save an estimated $18 million.
Oversight
West Va. Senator: My Residents Are Losing Faith in Government
Sen. Jay Rockefeller said the political fallout from the Elk River chemical spill is perpetuating the state's sense of fatalism.
Management
The Mommy-Track Myth
Workers with kids are just as productive as those without, according to a new study.
Pay & Benefits
More Agencies Offer Buyouts and Early Retirement
Employees at EPA and BBG can apply to receive up to $25,000 to leave service.
Management
Senate Democrats Warn Republicans Against Debt-Ceiling Wish List
Republicans, however, have not committed to making demands in exchange for increasing the $17 trillion debt limit.
Management
The Seventh Circle of Conference Call Hell
No one likes them, but they are a fact of professional life.
Pay & Benefits
IRS Agrees to Pay Employees Bonuses
Workers will receive smaller awards than originally expected.
Nextgov
Army Commanders Nix Key Satellite Communications System
Gear takes too long to set up, test report says.
Management
11 Tips for Scaling Up Excellence in Your Organization
How to make best practices go viral.
Oversight
Justice Will Not Allow Investigator of IRS Scandal To Testify
House panel will hold oversight hearing on Thursday.
Management
Taking a Mental Note From the Super Bowl Playbook
Meditation can improve performance in whatever you do.
Management
Broadcasting Board Accused of Mishandling Contractor Taxes
Blog post suggests coverup, cites IRS and inspector general probes.
Management