Management
How VA is Making Progress in Reducing the Benefits Backlog
One factor: greater collaboration with veterans service organizations.
Nextgov
GPS Jammers Could Knock Out Signals in a Medium-Sized City
U.S. still has no defense against GPS jamming or spoofing.
Oversight
Would a Government Shutdown Really Be All That Bad for Republicans? Yes
Conservatives now argue that the political consequences of stopping funding have been overstated. Survivors of the last major closure beg to differ.
Oversight
Analysis: The Sequester Is a Disaster, and Congress's Next Move May Be Worse
From national parks to medical research, cuts are undermining what makes America great. Yet Republicans seem set on shutting down the government or even default.
Pay & Benefits
White House Reminded of Pledge to Find a Presidential Rank Award Alternative
Senior execs group suggests inexpensive ways the administration could honor star performers.
Management
4 Things Every Government Communicator Should Know
The strategies you need in your digital toolset.
Nextgov
Procurement Sleight of Hand Gave Contractors Access to Naval Bases
Navy tapped government purchase cards, piggybacked on other contracts to acquire access control system.
Oversight
State Department Holds Its Own at Benghazi Hearing
Kennedy defends accountability steps, thanks Congress for new embassy security funds.
Management
Obama Initiates Security Clearance Review After Navy Yard Shooting
Lawmakers, Pentagon also look into security procedures at military installations.
Nextgov
Everyone Agrees It Should Be Easier to Say How Much the Government Spends
DATA Act's proposed common codes and data standards win broad praise.
Nextgov
One ID for Military Benefits, Bank Accounts -- and Movies?
NIST funds test of a single, secure login to access government forms and secure consumer sites.
Management
What You Can Learn from Public/Private Partnerships
3 lessons from what powerful partnerships can create.
Management
3 Leadership Lessons from Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston
The long road to success walked by the man who plays TV's Walter White.
Nextgov
Cybersecurity Field Not Ready to Be Professionalized, Study Finds
Demand for cyber pros is too great to erect barriers, author explains.
Management
OMB Puts Agencies on Stand-By for Possible Shutdown
Budget director says 'there’s still enough to time' to prevent lapse in appropriations.
Nextgov
Navy Yard Shooter Adhered to ID Protocol to Access Military Bases
Despite misconduct, gunfire arrests and apparent mental illness, Aaron Alexis passed background checks to receive facility and computer credentials.
Management
Pentagon Should Set Priorities for Industrial Base, Says Analyst
Budget cuts without planning risk loss of vital contractor capability.
Management
Report Says Budget Cuts Led to Security Lapses at Navy Yard
Convicted felons received unauthorized installation access, audit finds.
Management