Pay & Benefits
IG: A Fed with Fake Diplomas Worked at Interior for Five Years
The technology officer eventually resigned from the department — and then he moved to work at the Census Bureau.
Pay & Benefits
Your Data Is Compromised. (Yes, Yours.) What Now?
"Everybody's data is at risk and vulnerable, and has probably been compromised multiple times, if they're an adult," says data breach expert.
Management
OPM Doesn't Know Who It Will Hire to Protect the 21.5 Million Individuals Affected by Hack
The agency said it would notify 21.5 million people and offer at least three years of free identity-protection services, but has not found a contractor that will do so on its behalf.
Oversight
Washington Can't Fix Computer Glitches
Wednesday’s NYSE and United Airlines problems wouldn't have been avoided if there had been a cybersecurity-information-sharing law in place.
Tech
Timeline: Government Data Breaches
Since April 2013, six hacks targeted OPM and its contractors.
Oversight
OPM May Announce Size of Second Data Breach Next Week
The embattled federal agency is planning to reveal details about a breach of security-clearance information as soon as early next week, according to Hill sources.
Oversight
Even Privately, Senators Aren't Getting Their OPM Data Breach Questions Answered
Lawmakers say they are still in the dark about basic details of multiple incidents that affected federal employees.
Management
Obama Administration Secretly Expanded Scope of NSA Spying to Catch Hackers
The revelation comes days after a law was passed that would curtail some NSA spying programs—but not warrantless wiretapping.
Oversight
What Happens if Patriot Act Section 215 Expires?
The Snowden leaks revealed that the NSA was interpreting the law to vacuum up millions of U.S. call records every day.
Management
The FAA Wishes People Would Stop Flying Drones Near the White House
An illegal amateur flight near the executive mansion Thursday ended with the pilot arrested
Oversight
NSA Spying Heads to Critical Senate Showdown
Mitch McConnell will force a vote on a clean reauthorization of the Patriot Act next week as a deadline looms.
Oversight
Obama Administration Backs Bill to End NSA Bulk Records-Collection
The White House says it supports the USA Freedom Act.
Defense
Chelsea Manning Proposed a Bill from Prison
The convicted soldier wants to change the laws that landed her there.
Management
CNN and FAA Team Up to Test Drones
The FAA is considering the technology that Amazon would use to deliver packages remotely.
Management
Why the U.S. Copyright Office Wants to Run Away From Home
The copyright director says her agency has outgrown its place as a subsidiary of the the Library of Congress, but Darrell Issa isn’t convinced.
Tech
The Feds Want Your Grandma to Teach You How to Be Safe on the Internet
Instead of treating older adults as helpless victims of online fraud, the government is trying to tap into their social networks to spread the word about Internet security.
Management
Obama to Agencies: We Need More Regulations on Commercial Drone Use
After drone crashes near the White House, the president directed federal agencies to release rules.
Management
Barack Obama and David Cameron Speak Out After Terrorism in Europe
The two leaders held a press conference Friday.
Management
Lawmakers Call for Investigation of Veterans Hospital Accused of Distributing Pain Medication 'Like Candy'
A recent report said some veterans call a Wisconsin hospital "Candy Land" because of how much medication its doctors distribute to treat pain.
Defense
White House: France Must Remain Vigilant Against Terrorism
The president addressed two terrorist attacks near Paris on Friday that left several people dead, including the perpetrators.
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