Nextgov

Why Insurers Want HealthCare.gov (and Obamacare) to Work

Health plan providers are regularly providing technical feedback to the administration.

Management

The Art of Trickle-Down Performance Management

With the right metrics, complex intergovernmental programs really can work.

Management

BP Has Help Challenging Loss of Federal Contracts After Gulf Spill

Industry groups say suspension of all BP business units sets a dangerous precedent.

Nextgov

No More 'Wild Promises,' Insurer Doubts and Other HealthCare.gov News

Follow key reporting on the Obama administration’s signature policy initiative.

Management

Lawmaker Blasts GSA for 'Thwarting' Plan to Evict Trade Commission from Headquarters

Agency officials clash with oversight committee members over potential savings from building consolidation.

Defense One

Hagel Picks Christine Fox as His Acting Deputy

Christine Fox is named acting deputy defense secretary, temporarily replacing Ash Carter and making her the highest-ranking woman at the Pentagon. By Stephanie Gaskell

Management

GOP Lawmakers: Cut Fed Benefits, Not Defense Spending

House Republicans pitch less generous retirement packages to offset national security side of sequestration.

Pay & Benefits

OPM Reminds Employees to Use or Lose Annual Leave

Policies on restoring excess leave are not affected by sequestration or the shutdown.

Management

How I Lead: Getting Results in a Culture That Makes New Initiatives Difficult

A Q&A with Shaun Khalfan, a senior advisor for cybersecurity at the Navy Chief Information Office.

Nextgov

Make Your Telework Week Pledge

Next week marks the third anniversary of the 2010 Telework Enhancement Act.

Management

Dealing With End of the Year Stress

When tackling that to-do list, slow down and balance your thoughts with reality.

Defense

Why the Senate May Do Nothing About Sexual Assaults in the Military

Votes are in doubt because of an impasse over the annual defense bill and flaring tensions over Senate rule changes.

Nextgov

Commentary: Now That the Obamacare Website Works. . .

HealthCare.gov mostly works for consumers now. Next it needs to work for insurers. And then healthy people need to sign up.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Home Page Improvement

Late-night TV comes back from a Thanksgiving break.

Nextgov

Pentagon Disconnects iPhone, Android Security Service, Forcing a Return to BlackBerry for Some

The Defense Department's new mobile device management system isn’t yet ready to protect Apple or Android smartphones and tablets.

Nextgov

HealthCare.gov Performs Well After Making White House’s Repair Deadline

Engineers have put many insurance seekers in an online queue to avoid overwhelming the site.

Defense

Here's What NSA Wanted Its Employees to Talk About at Thanksgiving

Suggested talking points include that the agency obeys the law and prevents terror attacks.

Pay & Benefits

TSP Makes Mostly Modest Gains in November

The federal employee retirement funds have seen three consecutive months of growth.