Oversight
SEC’s Revolving Door To Turn A Little Slower
Rule sought by nonprofit watchdog restricts ex-employee contact with agency.
Management
Chief Justice: Sequester Jeopardizes Federal Courts, Public Safety
The judicial branch would have difficulty absorbing more spending cuts, says John Roberts.
Management
The Dark Side of Emotional Intelligence
In some jobs, being in touch with emotions is essential. In others, it seems to be a detriment. And like any skill, being able to read people can be used for good or evil.
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New Year Brings Good News for Technology Pros
"All systems go for tech professionals on the career front."
Management
Public Has Little Faith in Uncle Sam
Poll shows 70 percent of Americans lack confidence in government.
Oversight
Congress' 2014 Could Be Even Worse Than Its 2013
Voters are skeptical that the federal government can get much of anything done, a new Associated Press poll reports.
Defense
Security Insiders: It's Time to Reduce Military Health and Pension Benefits
Murray-Ryan budget deal is good for defense, Insiders say.
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Judge Says Border Officials Can Search Your Laptop and Cellphone
Federal court tossed a lawsuit brought by civil liberties organizations.
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Obamacare Enrollment Tops 2 Million, Still Below Expectations
The White House hopes to enroll 7 million people through HealthCare.gov and state marketplaces by April.
Management
Retiring Obamacare Manager Draws Both Praise and Fire
Michelle Snyder’s role in the rushed launch of HealthCare.gov was blasted by House Republican.
Tech
Beyonce Draws Fire for Song Sampling Challenger Disaster Audio
Astronaut families say pop singer's use of NASA transmission from tragedy is inappropriate.
Defense
Russian Attacks Raise Olympic Security Concerns
State Department pledges solidarity with Russia against terrorism.
Management
The Federal Government Just Bought a Dinosaur
A dinosaur skeleton, that is -- and the land surrounding it and other fossils in Arizona.
Management
The Top 7 Federal Stories of the Year
From a government shutdown to a botched health care rollout, 2013 was a year to forget.
Management
Small Business Contractors Get Boost in Defense Authorization
House Republicans pleased, but one industry group less so.
Management
Social Security Administration Asked to Improve Interagency Death List
GAO says risk of improper payments should be better spelled out.
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Justice Department to Spend up to $550,000 on LinkedIn Recruiting
The professional networking ads will draw more qualified attorneys, department officials say.
Management
In Bid to Curb Smoking, China's Government Finds an Enemy -- Itself
Government employs state-sanctioned cigarette tasters, who smoke for a living.
Nextgov
NSA Intercepts Laptops Purchased Online to Install Malware
When remote access hacking strategies don't work, the agency goes old school.
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