Obama to Release Fiscal 2014 Budget Next Month, Defense memo Says// Kedar Pavgi Congress will have 'top level' budget by mid-March, Federal Times reports.
	Thousands of Organizations Mobilize Against Sequestration// Charles S. Clark Contractors, academics and union members warn of harm from automatic cuts.
	Brought to you by Government Executive Using Data for Better Budgets & Performance Strong data and analysis of agency performance is key to efficiency and improvement. And data-based budget requests are more likely to be granted than those without supportive data. Officials are calling for greater use of data-based evidence, and initiatives such as GPRAMA are pushing agencies to use quantitative metrics that have proven successful. Find out how your agency can benefit in this report. Click Here to Learn More
	Senator: Feds Need to Know Consequences of Sequester// Kellie Lunney Maryland Democrat says agencies should talk to employees now about looming budget cuts if they haven't yet.
	White House: Sequestration Would Mean Hundreds of Thousands of Furloughs// Amelia Gruber Official says he does not have a more specific estimate of affected feds, but "it's high."
	SBA Chief, Other Key Administration Officials Announce Departures// Kedar Pavgi Obama also has OMB and border security vacancies to fill.
	Pentagon Fails to Explain Sole-Source Contracts, GAO Says// Charles S. Clark Officials found to be confused or unaware of new requirements for justifications.
	The 3 Secrets of Effective Time Investment// Mark Micheli With sequestration ahead, Time Coach Elizabeth Grace Saunders offers tips for managing time with limited resources.
	More Feds Appealing Poor Performance Reviews// Eric Katz Appeals could be related to pay freeze, other cuts, MSPB says.
	Recovery Board Gets New Lease on Life// Charles S. Clark Hurricane Sandy relief bill gives the oversight board two years to track spending.
	Postal Service loses $1.3 billion in first quarter of fiscal 2013// Eric Katz Holiday profits were erased by prefunding mandate, agency announces.
	Ask EIG: What are the Best (and Worst) Ways to Cut My Budget?// Jackson Nickerson With budget cuts seeming certain, how can I cut my budget and keep morale intact?
	Brought to you by Government Executive Using Data for Better Budgets & Performance Strong data and analysis of agency performance is key to efficiency and improvement. And data-based budget requests are more likely to be granted than those without supportive data. Officials are calling for greater use of data-based evidence, and initiatives such as GPRAMA are pushing agencies to use quantitative metrics that have proven successful. Find out how your agency can benefit in this report. Click Here to Learn More

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