http://www.govexec.comKedar Pavgi joined <i>Government Executive</i> summer 2012 as an editorial fellow. He previously worked at <i>Foreign Policy</i> magazine, and has written for <i>The Diplomat, The World Politics Review </i>and the Foreign Policy Association. He received his bachelor’s degree from the College of William and Mary, where he studied economics and international relations.en-usMon, 20 May 2013 16:11:36 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/defense-cuts-squeezing-many-programs/63314/Commissary closings will affect thousands of civilians and service members.Kedar PavgiMon, 20 May 2013 16:11:36 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/defense-cuts-squeezing-many-programs/63314/DefenseFleet Week in New York was canceled this year due to the cuts.Defense Department file photohttp://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/05/infographic-we-unconfirmed-people/63252/Plenty of vacancies exist in the Obama administration, and the Senate isn’t helping.Chanin Knight and Kedar PavgiFri, 17 May 2013 15:48:58 -0400http://www.govexec.com/federal-news/fedblog/2013/05/infographic-we-unconfirmed-people/63252/News - FedblogShutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/lawmakers-fight-defense-furlough-plan/63230/Hagel urged to use flexibility to protect civilian workforce.Kedar PavgiThu, 16 May 2013 16:51:48 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/lawmakers-fight-defense-furlough-plan/63230/DefenseSen. Mark Warner, D-Va., urged Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel in a floor speech Thursday to reconsider civilian furloughs for Department of Defense Education Activity teachers.Cliff Owen/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/bills-address-military-sexual-assault-crisis/63220/Take decisions to prosecute cases entirely out of the chain of command, lawmakers say.Kedar PavgiThu, 16 May 2013 15:46:22 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/bills-address-military-sexual-assault-crisis/63220/DefenseFemale soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division train on a firing range in 2012Mark Humphrey/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/irs-announces-furlough-details/63195/Five furlough dates set, more may be added later.Kedar PavgiWed, 15 May 2013 17:45:19 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/irs-announces-furlough-details/63195/Pay & BenefitsSusan Walsh/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/next-years-defense-furlough-prospects-uncertain/63193/Officials aim to avoid unpaid leave in 2014, but ‘can’t know the future fully.’Kedar PavgiWed, 15 May 2013 17:23:39 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/next-years-defense-furlough-prospects-uncertain/63193/DefenseDefense Departmenthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/hagel-presents-new-defense-furlough-plan-more-tweaks-possible/63166/‘We’ve got to be fair,’ Defense secretary says.Kedar PavgiTue, 14 May 2013 17:57:25 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/hagel-presents-new-defense-furlough-plan-more-tweaks-possible/63166/DefenseDefense Departmenthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/defense-expected-cut-furlough-days-11/63143/Number of exceptions is likely to be expanded.Kedar PavgiTue, 14 May 2013 07:48:26 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/defense-expected-cut-furlough-days-11/63143/DefenseDefense Department file photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/still-no-word-defense-furloughs/63132/Navy seeks to exempt public shipyard workers from unpaid leave, official says.Kedar PavgiMon, 13 May 2013 11:55:14 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/still-no-word-defense-furloughs/63132/DefenseDefense Secretary Chuck HagelManuel Balce Ceneta/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/lawmaker-tells-commerce-avoid-national-weather-service-furloughs/63108/Reversing the cuts would mitigate 'adverse' impacts to safety, Democrat says.Kedar PavgiFri, 10 May 2013 14:22:44 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/lawmaker-tells-commerce-avoid-national-weather-service-furloughs/63108/ManagementThe National Weather Service tracking of Hurricane SandyNOAA/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/bring-federal-conferences-back-las-vegas-lawmakers-say/63081/‘Irresponsible federal workers,’ not resorts, led to excessive conference spending, they say.Kedar PavgiThu, 09 May 2013 15:37:19 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/bring-federal-conferences-back-las-vegas-lawmakers-say/63081/Managementnito/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/bill-grants-fathers-disabled-vets-edge-federal-hiring/63044/Legislation would give dads the same treatment as moms.Kedar PavgiWed, 08 May 2013 14:19:33 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/05/bill-grants-fathers-disabled-vets-edge-federal-hiring/63044/Pay & BenefitsWounded soldiers involved in physical therapy wait at the Center For The Intrepid at the Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. Fathers of wounded veterans such as these may soon be eligible for a hiring preference. Gerald Herbert/AP File Photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/sexual-assault-perpetrators-betray-uniform-obama-says/63028/Hagel directs Defense officials to combat the epidemic of cases.Kedar PavgiTue, 07 May 2013 17:23:12 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/sexual-assault-perpetrators-betray-uniform-obama-says/63028/DefenseJacquelyn Martin/AP http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2013/05/defense-contract-awards-down-52-percent-april/63016/Sequestration is weighing heavily on acquisition managers, consultant says.Kedar PavgiTue, 07 May 2013 13:10:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2013/05/defense-contract-awards-down-52-percent-april/63016/ContractingDefense Department file photohttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/lawmakers-want-details-how-defense-would-handle-fiscal-2014-budget-cuts/62994/The department is expected to release its final plans for 2013 this week.Kedar PavgiMon, 06 May 2013 15:19:23 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/lawmakers-want-details-how-defense-would-handle-fiscal-2014-budget-cuts/62994/DefenseSenate Armed Services Committee Chairman Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., left, talks with the committee's ranking Republican, Sen. James Inhofe, R-Okla.J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/president-obama-says-thank-you-civil-servants/62971/Letter kicks off Public Service Recognition Week.Kedar PavgiSun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/management/2013/05/president-obama-says-thank-you-civil-servants/62971/ManagementCarolyn Kaster/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/technology/2013/05/nearly-200-federal-buildings-grow-less-green/62968/Fifteen fed sites lauded for efficiency; energy consumption rises at 179 others.Kedar PavgiFri, 03 May 2013 16:05:02 -0400http://www.govexec.com/technology/2013/05/nearly-200-federal-buildings-grow-less-green/62968/Technology The Eisenhower Executive Office Building used 23.6% more energy in 2012 than in 2011, at an additional cost to taxpayers of $338,735. J. Scott Applewhite/APhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/defense-furlough-decision-coming-soon/62929/Pentagon admits some services could afford to eliminate furloughs.Kedar PavgiWed, 01 May 2013 17:28:14 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/defense-furlough-decision-coming-soon/62929/Defensehttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/hagel-seeks-furlough-consistency-and-fairness-across-defense-agencies/62909/Union decries move to force unpaid leave equally on the department's civilians.Kedar PavgiWed, 01 May 2013 10:00:15 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/05/hagel-seeks-furlough-consistency-and-fairness-across-defense-agencies/62909/DefenseDefense Departmenthttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/04/veterans-hiring-and-training-initiative-surpasses-original-goals/62897/Joining Forces Initiative sails past target, with eight months to spare.Kedar PavgiTue, 30 Apr 2013 15:53:00 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/04/veterans-hiring-and-training-initiative-surpasses-original-goals/62897/DefenseFirst lady Michelle Obama Evan Vucci/APhttp://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/irs-sent-out-least-116-billion-improper-payments-last-year-report-says/62813/Furloughs would inhibit further agency work, IRS chief says.Kedar PavgiFri, 26 Apr 2013 11:35:17 -0400http://www.govexec.com/oversight/2013/04/irs-sent-out-least-116-billion-improper-payments-last-year-report-says/62813/Oversightcabania/Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2013/04/large-contractors-report-steady-sales-despite-sequestration/62770/Boeing, Northrop Grumman and General Dynamics announce earnings.Kedar PavgiWed, 24 Apr 2013 17:36:02 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2013/04/large-contractors-report-steady-sales-despite-sequestration/62770/ContractingGarry L./Shutterstock.comhttp://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/04/lawmakers-urge-merit-based-furlough-decisions-defense/62765/Current cuts reward inefficient agencies, 126 legislators say.Kedar PavgiWed, 24 Apr 2013 16:43:41 -0400http://www.govexec.com/defense/2013/04/lawmakers-urge-merit-based-furlough-decisions-defense/62765/DefenseChuck Hagel recently told a House panel that further action on furloughs would be decided in the coming weeks. Defense Departmenthttp://www.govexec.com/contracting/2013/04/lockheed-martin-fears-825-million-hit-sequestration/62719/Company still awaits guidance on specific federal program cuts.Kedar PavgiTue, 23 Apr 2013 12:13:48 -0400http://www.govexec.com/contracting/2013/04/lockheed-martin-fears-825-million-hit-sequestration/62719/ContractingJohn Amis/AP file photohttp://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/04/federal-charity-drive-sees-falling-donations-participation-rates/62700/Feds give 5.3 percent less through CFC; military has highest participation.Kedar PavgiMon, 22 Apr 2013 17:24:36 -0400http://www.govexec.com/pay-benefits/2013/04/federal-charity-drive-sees-falling-donations-participation-rates/62700/Pay & BenefitsRoman Sigaev/Shutterstock.com