Government Executive - All Contenthttp://www.govexec.com/GovExec.com is government's business news daily and the premier Web site for federal managers and executives.en-usFri, 24 May 2013 09:19:11 -0400Play of the Day: Everyone Has Awkward Prom Photos, Even the Presidenthttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/play-day-obamas-prom-photos-video-late-night/63671/The release of 1979 photos prompts late-night TV to look at Obama's youth.Ross GianfortuneFri, 24 May 2013 09:19:11 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/play-day-obamas-prom-photos-video-late-night/63671/OversightABCWashington Bridge Collapse Sparks the Infrastructure Talkhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/washington-bridge-collapse-sparks-infrastructure-talk/63665/Cause of the collapse isn't yet known.Abby Ohlheiser, Atlantic WireFri, 24 May 2013 08:51:45 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/washington-bridge-collapse-sparks-infrastructure-talk/63665/ManagementElaine Thompson/APBeneficiary Bewarehttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/retirement-planning/2013/05/beneficiary-beware/63611/The tax consequences of inherited TSP accounts can be tricky.Tammy FlanaganFri, 24 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/retirement-planning/2013/05/beneficiary-beware/63611/Pay & Benefits - Retirement PlanningHead of IRS Exempt Organizations Division Placed on Administrative Leavehttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/head-irs-exempt-organizations-division-placed-administrative-leave/63656/Fallout continues over the agency’s targeting of conservative groups.Kedar PavgiThu, 23 May 2013 17:55:27 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/head-irs-exempt-organizations-division-placed-administrative-leave/63656/ManagementCarolyn Kaster/APAnalysis: A Global War on Terror by Another Name Doesn't Tell Us How to Succeedhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/analysis-global-war-terror-another-name-doesnt-tell-us-how-succeed/63632/President Obama rejected the Bush-era term Global War on Terrorism in a major speech announcing changes to his counterterrorism policies.Elspeth Reeve, Atlantic WireThu, 23 May 2013 16:12:48 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/analysis-global-war-terror-another-name-doesnt-tell-us-how-succeed/63632/DefenseCarolyn Kaster/APMaking Government Fasterhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/making-government-faster/63635/Report highlights importance of measuring time for agency tasks.Charles S. ClarkThu, 23 May 2013 16:12:39 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/making-government-faster/63635/ManagementSashkin/Shutterstock.comThe Union and the IRS Scandalhttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/05/union-and-irs-scandal/63629/NTEU president says she had no discussions with the White House related to targeting of conservative groups.Charles S. ClarkThu, 23 May 2013 14:58:55 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/05/union-and-irs-scandal/63629/News - FedblogNTEU President Colleen Kelley National Treasury Employees Union No Furloughs at Agriculture Through Septemberhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/no-furloughs-agriculture-through-september/63623/USDA becomes the latest department to get a reprieve from Congress.Kellie LunneyThu, 23 May 2013 14:34:43 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/no-furloughs-agriculture-through-september/63623/ManagementAgriculture Secretary Tom VilsackEvan Vucci/APAmericans Still Like the Postal Servicehttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/americans-still-postal-service/63620/Survey shows most want USPS to continue to deliver throughout the country.Eric KatzThu, 23 May 2013 14:27:58 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/americans-still-postal-service/63620/ManagementPaul Sakuma/AP file photoBill to Keep Tax Cheats Out of Fed Workforce Introduced in Senatehttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/bill-keep-tax-cheats-out-fed-workforce-introduced-senate/63617/Measure is similar to legislation that failed in the House in April.Kedar PavgiThu, 23 May 2013 14:13:48 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/bill-keep-tax-cheats-out-fed-workforce-introduced-senate/63617/Management“It’s wrong to force American families to fund the paychecks of federal employees who don’t feel like paying their taxes,” Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla., said.Charles Dharapak/AP file photoPanel Provides Money for 1,600 More Customs and Border Staffhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/panel-provides-money-1600-more-customs-and-border-staff/63614/House appropriators ignore Obama request for a pay raise in 2014, however.Kellie LunneyThu, 23 May 2013 13:33:33 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/panel-provides-money-1600-more-customs-and-border-staff/63614/DefenseA Customs and Border Patrol agent examines a vehicle at the border of Mexico and the United States.United States Customs and Border ProtectionThe Steve Jobs Emails That Show How to Win a Hard-Nosed Negotiationhttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/steve-jobs-emails-show-how-win-hard-nosed-negotiation/63590/The emails provide an extraordinary view of a high-stakes battle between two leaders.Zachary M. Seward, QuartzThu, 23 May 2013 12:53:15 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/steve-jobs-emails-show-how-win-hard-nosed-negotiation/63590/Management - Promising PracticesJeff Chiu/AP File PhotoDon't Hold Your Breath Waiting for Public Opinion to Turn Against Obamahttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/dont-hold-your-breath-waiting-public-opinion-turn-against-obama/63599/The president has a base of loyalists that won't quit and, at least for now, there's no evidence he was involved in any scandals.Jill Lawrence, National JournalThu, 23 May 2013 11:52:34 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/dont-hold-your-breath-waiting-public-opinion-turn-against-obama/63599/ManagementCharles Dharapak/APObama to Nominate Katherine Archuleta as OPM Director http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/obama-nominate-katherine-archuleta-opm-director/63587/Former campaign official has served in Labor, Energy and Transportation departments.Eric KatzThu, 23 May 2013 10:24:02 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/obama-nominate-katherine-archuleta-opm-director/63587/ManagementFlickr user labor2008 Yes, Power Corrupts, But Power Also Revealshttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/yes-power-corrupts-power-also-reveals/63581/Power may simply help reveal our true colors.Adam GrantThu, 23 May 2013 10:11:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/yes-power-corrupts-power-also-reveals/63581/Management - Promising PracticesPortrait of Frank Lloyd Wright.Library of CongressAnalysis: Is It Too Hard to Fire Misbehaving Feds?http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/analysis-it-too-hard-fire-misbehaving-feds/63575/Consider the IRS scandal as a test case.Conor Friedersdorf, The AtlanticThu, 23 May 2013 09:55:56 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/analysis-it-too-hard-fire-misbehaving-feds/63575/ManagementAndrey_Popov/Shutterstock.comWest Point Sergeant Accused of Spying on Female Cadetshttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/west-point-sergeant-accused-spying-female-cadets/63578/He has been charged with secretly filming the cadets in showers and locker rooms.Abby Ohlheiser, Atlantic WireThu, 23 May 2013 09:55:32 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/west-point-sergeant-accused-spying-female-cadets/63578/DefenseWest Point cadets march into Michie Stadium at the beginning of graduation ceremonies. Julie Jacobson/AP File PhotoPlay of the Day: Yes, the IRS Did Miss an Important Filing Deadlinehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/play-day-yes-irs-did-miss-important-filing-deadline-late-night-video/63572/Lois Lerner’s testimony is the main topic on late-night TV.Ross GianfortuneThu, 23 May 2013 09:40:25 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/play-day-yes-irs-did-miss-important-filing-deadline-late-night-video/63572/OversightCBSAnalysis: The Audacity of Eric Holder Admitting Team Obama Killed 4 Americanshttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/analysis-audacity-eric-holder-admitting-team-obama-killed-4-americans/63563/... and praise for the supposed commitment to transparency.Conor Friedersdorf, The AtlanticThu, 23 May 2013 09:19:57 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/analysis-audacity-eric-holder-admitting-team-obama-killed-4-americans/63563/ManagementAttorney General Eric Holder gestures while testifying on Capitol Hill in Washington.Carolyn Kaster/APWallet Woes Plague Military Familieshttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2013/05/wallet-woes-plague-military-families/63533/Survey shows concern about pay and benefits, job opportunities.Kellie LunneyThu, 23 May 2013 01:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/pay-benefits-watch/2013/05/wallet-woes-plague-military-families/63533/Pay & Benefits - Pay & Benefits WatchHouse Panel Backs Greater Oversight of Union Workers with Federal Salarieshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/house-panel-backs-greater-oversight-union-workers-federal-salaries/63551/Bill would require OPM to submit an annual official time report.Eric KatzWed, 22 May 2013 17:16:30 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/house-panel-backs-greater-oversight-union-workers-federal-salaries/63551/OversightRep. Dennis Ross, R-Fla.Phil Coale/AP File PhotoAnalysis: The Good Side of the IRS Scandalhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/analysis-good-side-irs-scandal/63530/Targeting groups was wrong. But the spotlight is now on the important role of the IG.Niraj Chokshi, National JournalWed, 22 May 2013 16:07:23 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/analysis-good-side-irs-scandal/63530/OversightTIGTA J. Russell George, former Acting IRS Commissioner Steven Miller, and former IRS Commissioner Douglas Shulman give oaths before testifying in front of the Senate Finance CommitteeCharles Dharapak/APIt's the 150th Anniversary of Black Troops Serving in the Militaryhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/today-150th-anniversary-black-troops-serving-military/63527/The military would not be desegregated until 1948.Brian Resnick, National JournalWed, 22 May 2013 16:02:38 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/today-150th-anniversary-black-troops-serving-military/63527/DefenseAfrican American soldiers resting in Virginia in 1864 near Aiken's Landing, Va.National ArchivesWait Two Months, Then Check Obama's Approval Ratinghttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/wait-two-months-then-check-obamas-approval-rating/63521/Reagan, Nixon ratings fell 2 months after Iran-Contra and Watergate. Clinton was different.Michael Catalini, National JournalWed, 22 May 2013 15:57:08 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/wait-two-months-then-check-obamas-approval-rating/63521/ManagementJacquelyn Martin/APReview Board Co-Chair and Issa Still in Discussions on Benghazi Testimonyhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/review-board-co-chair-and-issa-close-agreement-benghazi-testimony/63518/Negotiations center on House oversight panel subpoena demanding private interview on the board’s work.Charles S. ClarkWed, 22 May 2013 15:40:18 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/review-board-co-chair-and-issa-close-agreement-benghazi-testimony/63518/OversightFormer Ambassador Thomas Pickering said Government Executive that “discussions are ongoing, and it is my hope to reach firm arrangements shortly.”Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP file photo