Oversight

Paul Ryan Says Conservative Attacks Are a 'Strange New Normal'

As outside groups pile on, the Republican budget negotiator says he is sticking to principles.

Management

Federal Contractors Are Violating Labor Laws, Senate Panel Finds

Forty-nine major firms linked to infractions of safety and wage standards.

Management

George Bush Shows Hillary Clinton His Paintings on Air Force One

It was one of those rare times that a president, two former presidents and a former first lady/former secretary of State shared the same plane.

Nextgov

HHS Chief Seeks Investigation Into Obamacare Website Contracts

Kathleen Sebelius also directed CMS to appoint a chief risk officer to oversee IT acquisitions.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Handshake-gate

Barack Obama and Cuban President Raúl Castro exchange a greeting.

Oversight

Will Rank-and-File Lawmakers Accept the Budget Deal?

Both sides may have trouble selling the plan.

Defense

Budget Agreement Eases Pentagon's Sequester Pain

Deal gives the Defense Department about $31.5 billion in relief over two years.

Nextgov

Only 137,000 People Got Insurance Through HealthCare.gov Last Month

While 365,000 Americans selected new plans under the Affordable Care Act during October and November, most were through state exchanges.

Management

From Air Travel to Food Safety, More Data Can Be Misleading

The FAA unpacks the "black box" of incident reporting and performance measures.

Pay & Benefits

Budget Deal Asks New Feds to Contribute More to Pensions

Bipartisan panel also asks military retirees to sacrifice, spares current workers.

Management

What Is Your Agency Doing Right?

Federal employees overwhelmingly are engaged in their work, despite all the bad news coming out of government these days.

Management

If There’s a Budget Deal, Will Things Get Back to Normal?

Maybe, but here are three things that won’t change.

Management

This Former DEA Agent Is Going to Work in the Marijuana Business

The revolving door between business and government just made an unexpected turn.

Management

Three Agencies Will Move Offices to One World Trade Center

Leases for Army Corps, GSA and Customs and Border Protection will help rebuild lower Manhattan.

Management

Canada's Government Basically Never Closes for Snowstorms

Part of the reason is each department makes its own decision on a case-by-case basis.

Nextgov

Flying These Planes Cost $2 Million an Hour

Twenty turboprops for Afghanistan's Air Force cost $486 million, flew only 234 hours.

Oversight

Nominee to Lead IRS Criticizes Recent Agency Budget Cuts

Koskinen promises senators cooperation in probe of tax-exempt division.

Pay & Benefits

Will Feds Get Christmas Eve Off?

The holiday falls on a Wednesday this year, decreasing the likelihood of extra vacation.