Tech
Meet Obama’s Lawyer at the NSA, the Next Guy About to Undergo Some Serious Surveillance
Rajesh De, general counsel for the National Security Agency may soon come under fire.
Defense
The NSA Director Behind the Data Tracking Headlines
Meet the man running one of the federal government's most secretive agencies
Management
Mike Morrell Says He's Quitting CIA for His Family (Not Benghazi), for 'Real'
Morell's name has been in the news for removing the references to terrorism in the Benghazi talking points.
Defense
Analysis: Some Leaks Are More Illegal Than Others
A double standard vilifies leakers of classified material who aren't advancing establishment interests.
Oversight
Play of the Day: A Leaker, a Dancer and the American Public
More details continue to emerge about Edward Snowden’s life.
Management
Washington Agencies Open With Unscheduled Leave, Telework
OPM announced change in status as major storm approached east coast.
Oversight
Analysis: Why Democrats Are Afraid of Border Security
Lack of trust might doom immigration reform bill.
Management
3 Tips to Make Change ‘Stick” In Your Organization
When leaders forget to manage the process, they doom their chances of changing anything.
Management
Program Managers Too Scarce in the Federal Government, Survey Concludes
The private sector does a better job with training and career development, nonprofit finds.
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China Thwarts Its Citizens’ Access to White House Petition
The appeal asked the U.S. to deport a well-connected Chinese woman accused of trying to poison her college roommate in the 1990s.
Management
Obama’s Pick for Regulatory Chief Survives Gentle Grilling
Senators ask Shelanski about economic burden, tardy reviews and future agenda.
Management
What the Heck is a Vision Board (And Should I Use One)?
Creative, motivational and out of the box: the potential performance boost of vision boards.
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Contractor Work on $2 Billion NSA Computer Compounds Is Kept Quiet
Construction crews are speeding toward completion of a mammoth data center in Utah and computing facility in Maryland.
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VA Reaches ‘Tipping Point’ in Processing Backlogged Disability Claims
Department reduced pending claims by 74,000 since March.
Defense
Pentagon Preparing Two Budget Plans for Fiscal 2014
Sequestration cuts are ‘embarrassing,’ could require sharp workforce reductions, official says.
Management
When is a Federal Program Actually a 'Program'?
In search of an answer, a look at the "atomic" level of federal programs.
Defense
Retirement Cuts Offset Health Care Spending Increases in Defense Bill
Extension of TRICARE Prime would increase costs, while eliminating back pay to some retirees would reduce them.
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Senator Slams Pentagon for Its Electronic Health Record Strategy
Patty Murray says the ‘best option’ would be an open source system with VA.
Pay & Benefits
Commentary: The Compensation Fallacy
Arbitrary contractor pay caps would only compound government’s problems.
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