Nextgov

Government Web Satisfaction Drops After HealthCare.gov Launch

Tuesday’s report reverses a two-year rise in public satisfaction with government services.

Defense One

Budget Cuts Are Sending the Wrong Message to Veterans

President Obama will surely thank the troops during his State of the Union speech, but will Washington stop balancing the budget on the backs of veterans? By Alex Nicholson

Nextgov

Government Lets Internet Giants Disclose More About NSA Data Requests

Facebook, Google, LinkedIn, Microsoft and Yahoo are 'pleased' with the decision.

Management

OPM: Hire Us to Improve Your Agency

Human resources agency wants to use annual federal employee survey to improve worker happiness.

Oversight

Throw the Other Bums Out

Americans really disapprove of Congress--except for their own representatives.

Management

Making the Most of Your Limited Engagement

Sam Berns left us with his 3-point philosophy for living a happy life.

Management

Werfel Departs OMB Following Stint as Acting IRS Chief

Next career move undetermined, ex-controller says.

Defense One

Special Report: The State of Defense 2014

As President Obama prepares to give his State of the Union speech, Defense One takes a closer look at the nation's military and the state of defense.

Pay & Benefits

Fewer Participants, More Assets at TSP

Officials hope feds come back to the Thrift Savings Plan in early 2014.

Management

Recovery Act Raised Accountability, GAO Says

Websites advanced transparency, though tracking outcomes remains elusive.

Nextgov

HHS Bought More Cloud Storage in the Days Before HealthCare.gov Launched

The cost of the Obamacare cloud has quadrupled since Verizon first won the contract.

Nextgov

The Toughest Cities for Recruiting Tech Talent

Surprise: San Francisco, New York and Washington make the list.

Oversight

Who Gets to Sit With Michelle Obama During This Year's State of the Union?

White House announces the first round of guests Monday.

Management

Who Said It, Obama or Nixon?

The answer will be both when Obama delivers a State of the Union speech that uses language of past presidents.

Management

Creative Minds: Can Microbes Influence Mental Health?

Gut bacteria could be affecting your thought process.

Defense

U.S. Lacks Specific Plan to Evacuate Americans from Sochi

Officials stress general action plans are in place.

Oversight

Senate GOP Leader Sets Up Another Debt Ceiling Fight

Mitch McConnell makes it clear he'll seek policy riders on measure to hike debt limit.