Management

VA Fires Senior Exec in Pittsburgh Over Legionnaires’ Outbreak

Terry Gerigk Wolf, who had been on paid leave since June, was removed Thursday for “conduct unbecoming” and “wasteful spending.”

Management

John Kerry Seeks Republican Support for U.S.-China Climate Pact

Cabinet officials are working to build support for the carbon-pollution agreement that has drawn strong attacks from the GOP and industry groups.

Management

Amid Stagnant Incomes, Work and Family Are Increasingly at Odds

In the current economy, Americans find they have to choose between succeeding at work or spending time with family.

Management

Obama To Pledge $3 Billion To International Climate Fight

It is "in our national interest to help vulnerable countries to build resilience to climate change," administration official says.

Nextgov

After Hack, NOAA Still Plans to Buy Supercomputers from IBM Unit Sold to Chinese Firm

NOAA says sale of Big Blue’s supercomputers to Lenovo doesn't present a risk to the JPSS program.

Oversight

Can Republicans Stop Obama's Immigration Order?

"We're looking at all options," Speaker Boehner said on Thursday. Could that include a government shutdown?

Oversight

Play of the Day: How Republicans Can Take on Obamacare

Stephen Colbert looks at the Republicans' plan going forward.

Management

How the Dollar Went From a Simple Banknote to the World's Currency

For starters, it never hurts to be backed by nearly all the world's gold.

Nextgov

Amazon's Cloud Chief: Government Data Centers Will Be a Thing of the Past

Think of it as government service by the gigabyte, with cloud replacing today's federal data centers.

Nextgov

Lawmakers Hopeful FITARA Finish Line In Sight

Architects of the Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act are hopeful the legislation will be wrapped up in the National Defense Authorization Act.

Oversight

As Clock Winds Down, Agencies Await Fate of Obama’s Nominees

Long-term agency planning and overworked employees are victims of Congress' political gamesmanship.

Management

Bilinguals Have Stronger, Faster Brains Than The Rest of Us

The building of stronger connections over time between regions of the brain implies that bilingual brains are “more resistant to damage.”

Route Fifty

Maryland vs. 131,000 Toll Violators; Porn Email Scandal Snags More State Workers

Also in our State & Local news roundup: A Nebraska Supreme Court ruling has hit cigar bars and tobacco shop owners hard.

Management

Obama Reportedly Set to Act on Immigration

Executive action, strongly opposed by the GOP, would help as many as 5 million undocumented immigrants.

Management

White House Hints at Keystone Veto

Obama spokesman notes administration has taken a "dim view" of past Keystone bills.