http://www.govexec.com/GovExec.com is government's business news daily and the premier Web site for federal managers and executives.en-usWed, 22 May 2013 12:16:54 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/05/colbert-census-bureau-video/63470/Comedian pokes fun at bill to restrict agency’s surveying abilityKedar PavgiWed, 22 May 2013 12:16:54 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/05/colbert-census-bureau-video/63470/News - FedblogComedy Centralhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/meet-man-who-set-irs-firestorm/63464/Treasury IG once stalked the halls of the Capitol for senators’ autographs. Now he’s there to testify.Shane Goldmacher, National JournalWed, 22 May 2013 11:28:47 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/meet-man-who-set-irs-firestorm/63464/OversightJ. Russell George testified before Congress earlier this month.J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/how-petraeus-turned-cia-good-guys-benghazi/63455/The intelligence agency has been quite effective in limiting the public discussion of its role.Elspeth Reeve, Atlantic WireWed, 22 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/how-petraeus-turned-cia-good-guys-benghazi/63455/DefenseReed Saxon/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/man-killed-fbi-after-being-questioned-about-boston-bombings/63449/27-year-old Ibragim Todashev was reportedly an acquaintance of Tamerlan Tsarnaev.Dashiell Bennett, Atlantic WireWed, 22 May 2013 09:24:51 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/man-killed-fbi-after-being-questioned-about-boston-bombings/63449/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/play-day-obamas-face-and-race/63446/In the wake of scandal, Conan O’Brien wades into the pool of racial politics.Ross GianfortuneWed, 22 May 2013 09:14:35 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/play-day-obamas-face-and-race/63446/OversightWhite Househttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/how-heck-do-you-keep-mission-when-mission-always-changing/63419/How to maintain mission priorities in spite of Washington's ever-changing goals.Jackson NickersonWed, 22 May 2013 09:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/how-heck-do-you-keep-mission-when-mission-always-changing/63419/Management - Promising Practiceshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/why-oklahomas-two-republican-senators-are-leery-unfunded-tornado-relief/63452/State voters aren't likely to be upset about their senators' fiscal conservatism.Michael Catalini, National JournalWed, 22 May 2013 08:30:03 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/why-oklahomas-two-republican-senators-are-leery-unfunded-tornado-relief/63452/OversightJim Inhofe, R-Okla., is rejecting comparisons to the disaster funding legislation in the wake of Hurricane Sandy that he opposed.Sue Ogrocki/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/obama-ask-acting-gsa-chief-stay-permanently/63443/Dan Tangherlini has presided over reforms since Las Vegas conference spending scandal.Charles S. ClarkWed, 22 May 2013 08:16:16 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/obama-ask-acting-gsa-chief-stay-permanently/63443/ManagementCaitlin Fairchild/GovExec.comhttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/sleep-gene-linked-migraines/63416/NIH-funded researchers track down hereditary connection to migraines.Dr. Francis Collins, National Institutes of Health Wed, 22 May 2013 07:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/sleep-gene-linked-migraines/63416/Management - Promising PracticesImage via Peter Bernik/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/open-plan-offices-are-terrible-your-health/63413/Open-plan offices make employees less productive, less happy, and more likely to get sick.Anna Codrea-Rado , QuartzTue, 21 May 2013 17:30:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/open-plan-offices-are-terrible-your-health/63413/Management - Promising PracticesImage via Monkey Business Images/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/politics-didnt-motivate-irs-target-tea-party-ex-chiefs-say/63422/Senators and IG promise further probes.Charles S. ClarkTue, 21 May 2013 16:49:25 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/politics-didnt-motivate-irs-target-tea-party-ex-chiefs-say/63422/OversightSteven Miller testified in front of Congress earlier this month. J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/astronaut-sally-ride-awarded-medal-freedom/63410/First woman in space honored posthumously.J.K. Trotter, Atlantic WireTue, 21 May 2013 16:30:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/astronaut-sally-ride-awarded-medal-freedom/63410/Management - Promising PracticesNational Archiveshttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/top-irs-official-invoke-fifth-issa-issuessubpoena/63431/Head of tax exempt division has asked not to appear before oversight committee.Shane Goldmacher, National JournalTue, 21 May 2013 16:15:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/top-irs-official-invoke-fifth-issa-issuessubpoena/63431/Oversighthttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/how-exercising-work-saves-money/63404/If your office doesn't have a gym, it soon might -- out of the government's interest.Celine Gounder, The AtlanticTue, 21 May 2013 16:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/how-exercising-work-saves-money/63404/Management - Promising Practicessebastianfritzon / flickrhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/agriculture-close-avoiding-furloughs/63407/Senate appropriators approve request to shift funds; House lawmakers will render decision by Thursday.Kellie LunneyTue, 21 May 2013 15:56:38 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/agriculture-close-avoiding-furloughs/63407/Pay & BenefitsIllinois farmer Jacob Hermes uses a combine to harvest his winter wheat crop.Seth Perlman/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/obama-administration-really-breaking-red-tape-records/63398/Conservative group claims more Federal Register pages equal a greater regulatory burden.Charles S. ClarkTue, 21 May 2013 15:00:55 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/obama-administration-really-breaking-red-tape-records/63398/Managementhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/nidal-hasan-has-earned-278000-salary-fort-hood-shooting/63380/Hasan's salary cannot be suspended unless he is proven guilty.Philip Bump, Atlantic WireTue, 21 May 2013 14:20:57 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/nidal-hasan-has-earned-278000-salary-fort-hood-shooting/63380/DefenseAPhttp://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/listen-cass-sunsteins-8-simple-rules-making-government-simpler/63377/The former "Regulator Czar" shares his vision for a simpler government.Mark MicheliTue, 21 May 2013 14:10:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/excellence/promising-practices/2013/05/listen-cass-sunsteins-8-simple-rules-making-government-simpler/63377/Management - Promising Practiceshttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/feds-respond-oklahoma-tornadoes/63374/FEMA, other agencies spring into action to help victims in affected areas.Eric KatzTue, 21 May 2013 12:23:32 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/feds-respond-oklahoma-tornadoes/63374/ManagementPresident Obama on Tuesday, accompanied by, from left, Vice President Joe Biden, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and FEMA Deputy Administrator Richard SerinoPablo Martinez Monsivais/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/sequestration-hits-disaster-assistance-weather-detection-spending/63371/Cuts to the FEMA and other federal programs could prove tricky.Matt Vasilogambros, National JournalTue, 21 May 2013 12:12:43 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/sequestration-hits-disaster-assistance-weather-detection-spending/63371/ManagementNOAA satellite image taken Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, shows superstorm Sandy slowly moving westward.NOAA/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/health-care-implementation-will-be-bumpy-fruitful-says-panel/63368/IRS scandal not seen affecting privacy protections in Affordable Care Act.Charles S. ClarkTue, 21 May 2013 11:53:40 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/health-care-implementation-will-be-bumpy-fruitful-says-panel/63368/ManagementHirurg/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/coburn-legitimate-role-fema-response-oklahoma-tornados/63359/Senator maintains disaster funding should be offset by budget cuts.Mark MicheliTue, 21 May 2013 11:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/coburn-legitimate-role-fema-response-oklahoma-tornados/63359/Oversight“We ought to live within our budget,” said Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla..J. Scott Applewhite/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/play-day-kids-say-darndest-things-about-obamas-scandals-late-night-video/63356/Leno envisions Obama’s visit to a Baltimore school. It doesn’t go well.Ross GianfortuneTue, 21 May 2013 09:49:18 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/05/play-day-kids-say-darndest-things-about-obamas-scandals-late-night-video/63356/OversightTBShttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/analysis-after-oklahoma-tornado-obama-needs-make-fema-work/63353/Disaster relief is important to any presidency.Matthew Cooper, National JournalTue, 21 May 2013 09:45:33 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/analysis-after-oklahoma-tornado-obama-needs-make-fema-work/63353/ManagementA flag blows in rubble in Oklahoma Tuesday.Brennan Linsley/AP http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/national-weather-service-warned-about-school-safety-oklahoma-city-region/63350/NWS briefing posted to YouTube several hours before disaster.Alexis Madrigal, The AtlanticTue, 21 May 2013 09:26:06 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/national-weather-service-warned-about-school-safety-oklahoma-city-region/63350/ManagementOklahoma's Moore Medical Center was destroyed after it was hit by a massive tornado Monday.Steve Gooch/AP