Management
Obama's Travel Dropped Sharply in 2013
President's visits to Ohio and other politically important states fell dramatically in 2013, and no one seems really unhappy about that.
Oversight
Congress Faces a Stark Choice: Sequester or Shutdown
The political dilemma boils down to this: either accept a second round of deep cuts or risk another closure of government.Alb
Management
The Best Way to Fix HealthCare.gov? Scrap It and Start Over.
Former government tech consultant says a total rebuild would be most effective solution.
Nextgov
The Biggest News in the Healthcare.gov Report: Just How Bad It Was
In order to boast how far the federal site has come, HHS laid out how bad it used to be.
Nextgov
White House Declares Tentative Victory Over HealthCare.gov Woes
The site can now support 50,000 simultaneous users with response times under 1 second.
Pay & Benefits
Mass Transit Benefit Will Drop In 2014
The pre-tax cap on the monthly perk will fall $115, while the maximum parking benefit will increase $5.
Nextgov
GSA’s Crowdsourcing Website Named Finalist for Innovation Award
Multi-agency distressed neighborhood initiative also highlighted among 600 applicants.
Management
Appointment-palooza in the Senate? Don't Bet on It
Liberals shouldn't expect the 'nuclear option' to end Senate obstruction of Obama's nominees.
Management
Labor Eases Some Workplace Rules, but Fails to Impress Business Group
Moves track Obama initiative to ease obsolete or burdensome regulations.
Pay & Benefits
2014 Military Pay Raise Guaranteed
The president’s recommended 1 percent pay increase for troops will go into effect if Congress can’t agree on legislation before Dec. 31.
Nextgov
Forget BYOD. Check Your Personal Email on Your Agency-Provided Gadget
It's called COPE - corporately owned, personally enabled -- and it could be the acronym of 2014.
Oversight
How Senate Republicans Can Retaliate on the Filibuster
Ultimately the best way is to win a majority in 2014, say Capitol Hill strategists and advisers.
Management
How Mission Delivery Has Evolved Over 25 Years
How mission support functions have changed and evolved over time.
Tech
Irradiated Turkey, Thermostabilized Yams: Thanksgiving Dinner in Space
If you're celebrating the holiday outside of Earth, you'll enjoy a bird that "resembles sliced deli meat" and stuffing that has "a broth-heavy, institutional flavor."
Defense
NSA Spied On Targets' Porn Habits
Agency was attempting to discredit individuals thought to radicalize others.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Politics To Be Thankful For
The holiday spirit overtakes late-night comedy.
Nextgov
How an App Could Save the Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale
NOAA wants to make it easy for ships to avoid striking the mammals.
Nextgov
Thanksgiving Turkey With All the Digital Stuffing
Federal apps, websites and social media channels will work through the holiday.
Nextgov
Until More Feds Telework More Frequently, Agencies Won't Save Much Money
There's no single method for tracking return on investment, making it difficult to measure success.
Management