Management

Commentary: Why HUD Is Far From Turning Around

Employees are powered by more than just mission. What about dignity and respect?

Oversight

Play of the Day: Putin Is Making New Friends Since Leaving the G8

The Russian leader has been missing a lot since leaving the G8.

Defense

The FBI Thinks It Can Pass Off Downtown D.C. as Shanghai

Film warns American students about becoming spies while studying abroad.

Oversight

Are We Heading Back Toward $1 Trillion Budget Deficits?

Congressional auditors urge lawmakers to alter tax and spending policies to prevent a fiscal fiasco.

Management

Solving the Time Management Dilemma

You’re way behind the curve in terms of raw numbers, so make mindful choices.

Management

Effort to Help Afghanistan Collect Customs Revenue Found Lacking

Watchdog says USAID and CBP contracts need performance metrics.

Defense One

Here’s a Map of the World’s Fastest Growing Militaries

Twenty-three nations have doubled their defense spending in the past decade. By Ben Watson and Kedar Pavgi

Nextgov

Qualifying Cyber Command Staff Is Harder Than You Think

Coast Guard instructs computer whizzes from various educational backgrounds to reach the same proficiency level.

Nextgov

Google Knew About Heartbleed and Didn’t Tell the Government

Companies may hesitate to cooperate with the feds after NSA surveillance revelations, ACLU technologist says.

Oversight

No Perfect Political Weapon

A new poll tests voters' attitudes about two key 2014 topics: Obamacare and the economy.

Oversight

Transparency Group Wants to Know If HUD’s Promotion of Obamacare Was Illegal

Cause of Action tells IGs department may have broken the law by working on a project outside its appropriations.

Pay & Benefits

Did the Federal Government Pick Up Your Student Loan Tab?

If you received money from Uncle Sam to help pay for your higher ed, we want to hear how you obtained the benefit.

Management

3 Tips for Effective Interagency Collaboration

In the territorial push for resources, sharing can be a hard sell.

Oversight

Lawmaker Looks to Reform Agencies Without Hurting Their Employees

Maine Democrat advocates more fed-friendly plans to overhaul VA and USPS management.

Nextgov

Tech Unemployment Falls to 2.7 Percent

But IT professionals aren't quitting their jobs just yet.

Pay & Benefits

Uncle Sam Will Ask Feds About Pay, Job Satisfaction This Spring

OPM will administer its annual survey of the government workforce beginning in late April.

Defense One

How the Internet Could Have Predicted the Invasion of Ukraine

Software programs and publicly available satellite imagery can help you monitor the crisis in Ukraine like a government spy. By Patrick Tucker

Defense

Defense Team in 9/11 Trial Says the FBI May Be Spying on Them

Emergency motion derails a planned competency hearing at Guantanamo Bay.