Low morale of federal employees hurts charitable giving
Morale and thinner wallets are blamed for a drop in donations to the Combined Federal Campaign.
For feds, 2014 won’t be as bad as 2013
Last year, federal workers suffered pay cuts, lockouts and violence. This year, low morale is the problem.
Should feds be screened when entering federal buildings?
Senate hearing explores federal building safety and asks if employees should be screened as visitors are.
Budget deal brings some stability to federal workforce
Wednesday’s final approval means workers don’t have to worry about a shutdown for a couple of years.
Rights groups: Be careful going to the U.S. embassy in Yemen
The State Department regularly issues travel warnings. Now the ACLU has issued one.
Gates of Wrath
Bob Gates’s new memoir is an important lesson for any president picking top officials to serve in his first term cabinet.
Obama picks his first Asian American deputy secretary of cabinet department
Chris Lu, a top White House aide in the first term, has been chosen to be deputy Secretary of Labor.
Did Scalia nail the court’s opinion on same-sex marriage?
The Supreme Court justice’s dissent is being quoted by judges striking down same-sex-marriage bans.
Getting personal before the Supreme Court
On a rare personal note, a lawyer tells the justices that he had faced a court custody hearing as a child.
Supreme Court busy looking for cases — but finding few
The justices have found fewer cases than usual worthy of a full briefing and oral argument.
Fine Print: The Company and a question of trust
A CIA veteran’s book shows how agency missteps and misdeeds have helped erode trust in government.
Good or not, change is coming to the NSA
NSA may be collecting fewer dots, and fewer people will have access — so connections may be missed.
A ‘Front-Page Rule’ is unprecedented in U.S. intelligence
Presidential panel suggests covert activity shouldn’t be undertaken if the public couldn’t support it if exposed.
Designing U.S. currency to prevent counterfeiting
Dan Humphrey and colleagues at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing are exploring new U.S. currency security features for the future.
Tips from federal agencies with happy employees
Here’s what some agencies did to improve morale and commitment among their workers.
Using ‘Best Places to Work’ data to improve your agency
The annual rankings come out on Wednesday. Here’s what to do with the news of where your agency falls.
Leadership lessons from the president of American University
“Leadership cannot be the province or responsibility of one person or a small group at the top.“
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Obama political donor leading IRS investigation
Justice Department trial attorney Barbara Bosserman contributed $6,750 to Obama and the DNC.
In the Loop: U.S. Embassy on passport watch in Yemen
Citizens are having their passports confiscated, ACLU says, as embassy stays on guard against fraud.
Rights groups: Be careful going to the U.S. embassy in Yemen
The State Department regularly issues travel warnings. Now the ACLU has issued one.
IRS watchdog says customer service has suffered under budget cuts
The report repeats a call for a taxpayer “Bill of Rights,” particularly in the aftermath of a scandal last year.
Sotomayor’s self-help message: Ask her anything
One questioner asked the justice if she wears dentures. No, she said — and there’s a story behind it.
Gates of Wrath
Bob Gates’s new memoir is an important lesson for any president picking top officials to serve in his first term cabinet.
Homeland’s IG nominee tells supportive panel he is ready
Nominee John Roth would take charge of an office investigating Homeland Security’s No. 2 official.
Obama picks his first Asian American deputy secretary of cabinet department
Chris Lu, a top White House aide in the first term, has been chosen to be deputy Secretary of Labor.
Military spouses could face easier path to permanent federal jobs
Government to consider change that would ease federal employment for military spouses
Will domestic assault conviction help Sen. Collins primary challenger?
GOP challenger to Sen. Susan Collins (R-Me.) says his “fraudulent” 2003 conviction for assaulting his then- wife speaks to his integrity.
Nominee for Homeland Security IG to testify
John Roth, a top official with the Food and Drug Administration, would take over a troubled office if confirmed.
In the Loop: A terrorism calendar for our times
Counterterrorism center issues its annual datebook on the status of some of world’s dangerous players.
Obama to talk NSA reform with lawmakers
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White House seeks enviro policy council chair
The White House is looking for someone to succeed Nancy Sutley as head of the Council on Environmental Quality.
Federal regulators suing Buckyballs founder for recall
The Consumer Product Safety Commission wants entrepreneur Craig Zucker to pay for the recall.
Counter terror calendar 2014 is out!
National Counterterroism Center’s 2014 day planner can be a fine belated Christmas gift for that person you forgot to put on the list.
Where is the December jobs report?
The BLS normally releases the numbers on the first Friday of every month, but not in January.
Designing U.S. currency to prevent counterfeiting
Dan Humphrey and colleagues at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing are exploring new U.S. currency security features for the future.
Supreme Court halts gay marriages in Utah pending appeal
The state asked the high court to intervene after a federal judge’s ruling in December allowed such unions.
Fine Print: The Company and a question of trust
A CIA veteran’s book shows how agency missteps and misdeeds have helped erode trust in government.
New IRS commissioner addresses agency challenges
John Koskinen held his first meeting with reporters just hours after his ceremonial swearing-in on Monday.
For feds, 2014 won’t be as bad as 2013
Last year, federal workers suffered pay cuts, lockouts and violence. This year, low morale is the problem.
Obama administration takes on nuns
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Varied views on new contractor-pay cap
The new rule has lowered the limit on contractor pay by nearly 49 percent, setting the top level at $487,000.
Advocates ask Justices to let Utah gay marriages continue
Utah is challenging a judge’s ruling that the state’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional.
Supreme Court asked to lift delay on birth-control rule
The Obama administration says the Little Sisters of the Poor can exempt itself from contraceptive coverage.
2013 is behind federal workers, but challenges lie ahead
Labor groups predict continued pain for federal workers as they do the same work with less money.
Tips from federal agencies with happy employees
Here’s what some agencies did to improve morale and commitment among their workers.
Ruling lets religious groups not cover contraceptives
The Supreme Court will hear arguments this year on the issue related to new health-care law.
Colorado pot smokers start 2014 on a high note
Federal bill to legalize marijuana is most-read on government site
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