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How the Bradley Manning Verdict Avoided a Serious Chill on Whistleblowing

And what it means for the future of national security leaks.

Management

Why Mega-Projects Always End Up Costing More Than Expected

The people who predict the cost of urban mega-projects do a terrible job.

Oversight

IRS Probe Continues to Divide House Oversight Panel

Republicans ask inspector general to examine treatment of two additional groups.

Nextgov

Social Learning May Soon Come to Your Agency

OPM successfully piloted an online training project that incorporates social tools.

Defense

The Sequester Will Lift, Not Cut, Defense Costs

As manufacturers lose orders and lay off employees, the price of top weapons programs will rise.

Pay & Benefits

Officials Make Good on Pay Docking

Lawmakers, Cabinet heads donate to charities and Treasury in solidarity with furloughed feds.

Defense

Senate Skips Cloture Vote and Confirms Comey as FBI Chief

Nominee had faced questions about bureau's domestic use of unarmed drones.

Nextgov

A Dozen Agencies Produced 19 Finalists for Tech Innovation Awards

Nextgov’s Bold Awards program recognizes feds using technology to make government work better.

Pay & Benefits

Pentagon May Reduce Furlough Days

Defense civilians could face five fewer days of unpaid leave, AP reports.

Tech

Energy Secretary Pushes for Expanded Use of Clean Coal in West Virginia Speech

Echoing President Obama's remarks at Georgetown University last month, Ernest Moniz warned against the damaging effects of climate change.

Nextgov

Turkish Group Might Be Behind White House Hacks, Analysts Say

Forensics specialists trace malicious emails to a webpage associated with supporters of the Islamist organization.

Management

Interior Dept. Cuts Would Hurt Economy, New Secretary Says

Sally Jewell blasts GOP bill that would cut environmental and wildlife spending.

Oversight

So Much for Immigration Reform

Politics inside both parties make it unlikely Congress will approve landmark legislation.

Nextgov

Drones Approved for Commercial Flights

Aircraft will operate in Alaska to survey ice floes, whales and oil spills.

Management

5 Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself On a Regular Basis

Some needed perspective on your daily tasks.

Pay & Benefits

Congress Takes Aim at Senior Execs

Top career employees accused of misconduct could be fired or placed on leave without pay under legislation.