Management
Would Releasing Agency Charge Card Records Aid Criminals?
OMB reportedly denies FOIA request on that basis.
Defense One
Teaching Machines How to Spell Will Help Catch Terrorists
It’s time anti-terrorism technology move beyond finding ways to replace humans and start finding ways to work with us. By David Murgatroyd
Management
CBO Explains Why It Can’t Analyze the Ryan Budget the Way Republicans Want
Agency lacks the staff and tools to comply with request.
Management
The Reality of How We Focus
Our perception changes as we shift our attention from one thing to another.
Defense
Fort Hood Shooting May Have Been Over Leave Paperwork
Lopez allegedly requested leave for "family matters," and was angry when the request was denied.
Defense One
The Newfound Political Power of Afghan Youth
Afghanistan's historic election is a contest not just of candidates but of generations. By Uri Friedman
Nextgov
Edward Snowden Wins 'Truth-Teller' Award
Documentary filmmaker Laura Poitras, a Snowden confidant, will also be jointly recognized by the Ridenhour Prizes.
Management
Flying Keeps Getting Worse, but Americans Have Given Up on Complaining
People are filing fewer complaints with the Transportation Department.
Defense
Security Insiders: Defense Budget Cuts Put the Military on a Dangerous Course
The planned cuts leave the military too few resources to fight, experts say.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Accuracy of Fox News Charts
SNL mocks the network's coverage of the Affordable Care Act.
Management
A Guide for Innovative Public Servants
How to jump the bureaucratic hurdles and inspire change at your agency.
Defense One
Gen. Allen: It’s Time Obama Commits To Staying in Afghanistan
Former war commander Gen. John Allen says the successful vote in Afghanistan shows why the U.S. can’t abandon the country now. By Gayle Tzemach Lemmon
Defense One
The Military Must Hunt Corruption, Not Just Terrorists
Too often, strategists don’t see corruption for what it really is: a national security threat. Read the first in a new exclusive series. By Sarah Chayes
Defense
U.S. Nuclear Lab Wraps Up Security Update 'Under Budget,' Despite Surprise Costs
Earliest cost estimate was far greater than a projection NNSA adopted later on.
News
Lawmaker: We Deserve a Pay Raise
At least one congressman thinks legislators cannot 'live decently' on their current salaries.
Management
Federal Agencies Shed 10,000 Jobs in March
The federal workforce has shrunk significantly in the past two years.
Management
The Shrinking Federal Workforce, In One Chart
Sequestration and the resulting hiring freezes have taken a toll over the past two years.
Management
Federal Hiring Forecast: A Perfect Storm
Retirements are booming, and the competition for talent just got tougher.
Management
Competency Assessments of Would-Be Ambassadors Will Now be Public
State Department will post copies right after the White House submits the nomination.
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