Management

Are We Sequestering Ourselves to Death?

Critics call NIH bloated. Advocates insist spending cuts are a matter of mortal danger.

Defense One

Pentagon Reorganizes Intel Office, Adds Cyber Post

Under orders to cut 20 percent from its budget, the Pentagon’s intel office also has to balance its commitment to new threats like cyber. By Stephanie Gaskell

Management

Jeh Johnson Confirmed as Homeland Security Secretary

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., had battled with Johnson at confirmation hearing last month.

Defense One

Here’s Why the Proposed Military Retiree Benefit Cuts Are No Big Deal

Here are six reasons why it is hard to make an argument that the U.S. government is not acting in good faith for the men and women in uniform. By Lawrence Korb and Katherine Blakeley

Nextgov

Democrats Seek Classified Briefing on HealthCare.gov Docs, Citing Security

Oversight Chairman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., says he won't endanger the system or Americans.

Defense

Judge Says NSA's 'Almost-Orwellian' Data Collection Likely Violates Constitution

Monday's ruling will provide ammunition to those who've sought to eliminate NSA's ability to collect phone metadata.

Management

5 Tips for Strategic Planning in 2014

In an environment of constant change, consider multiple future scenarios.

Management

OMB Unveils Best Cost-Cutting Ideas

Finalists for administration’s annual SAVE Award back enabling veterans to track prescriptions online and making employee certifications transferable among agencies.

Nextgov

Congress Tells Energy Dept. to Develop 'Exascale' Computers in 10 Years

Devices will be 1,000 times faster than today’s record holder and help with nuclear and big data analysis.

Defense

New Rule Eases Claim Requirements for Vets with Traumatic Brain Injury

VA is trying to help those suffering from TBI and related diseases get benefits faster.

Pay & Benefits

Feds Might be Getting Too Bullish with Retirement Savings

TSP participants are increasingly moving away from the plan’s safest offerings, officials say.

Oversight

An End to Budget Fatigue?

As the budget deal approaches, lawmakers envision a future without major fiscal fights.

Management

The Case for a Six-Hour Workday

Pushing employees to clock up extra hours can detrimental to your organization.

Oversight

Republican Senators Battle Budget Cuts Targeting Military Retirees

Deal would decrease the annual cost-of-living adjustment for working-age military retirees by 1 percent.

Oversight

Forecast for Passing Two-Year Budget Deal is Sunny in the Senate

Even critics of the agreement prefer it to another government shutdown.