Oversight
Research on 'Zombie' Games and Romance Novels Makes Annual 'Wastebook'
Sen. Coburn’s latest list also calls NASA and State Department projects frivolous.
Management
Contractors Report Revenue Losses from Sequestration
Survey shows two-thirds of 220 firms were adversely affected.
Oversight
Senate Moves Ahead With Bipartisan Budget Deal
Chamber votes to debate bill that would increase pension contributions from new federal workers.
Oversight
Appropriators Will Work Through the Holidays to Avoid a Shutdown
Congress must pass a spending package implementing the budget deal by Jan. 15.
Management
12 Business Books to Read in 2014
New titles for the world of work that are likely to make a splash next year.
Management
Are We Sequestering Ourselves to Death?
Critics call NIH bloated. Advocates insist spending cuts are a matter of mortal danger.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Latest in NSA Spying Prevention Technology
Late night knows how to keep you off the NSA's radar.
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.
Nextgov
Navy Finally Gets a Refund on Canceled 1991 Stealth Attack Aircraft Project
The service will receive $396 million in credits from A-12 manufacturers.
Management
5 Tips for Strategic Planning in 2014
In an environment of constant change, consider multiple future scenarios.
Defense
Lawmakers Want to Restore Due Process to Feds in 'Sensitive' National Security Positions
Court decision prevents those employees from appealing adverse actions to MSPB.
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.
Management
Broadcasting Board Reaches Record Audience Abroad
Weekly tally of 206 million cast as performance boost for agency.
Pay & Benefits