Oversight
Argo and a New Resolve to Hold Iran Accountable for 1979 Iran Hostage Crisis
Families make a united push for action in a Father's Day letter to senators.
Nextgov
Think That Government Prize Contest Was Fixed? Take It To Court.
GAO lacks jurisdiction over the competitions, agency says.
Nextgov
Agencies Aren't Honest About Tech Spending and Risks, Auditor Says
The Pentagon doesn't regard any of it's IT program 'high risk,' despite contrary GAO assessments.
Management
Helicopter Managers: The Helping Hand Strikes Again
Studies show managers that help too much impede the growth of their employees.
Management
New Conference Spending Guidance Discourages Lavish 'Social Components'
Document recognizes need for in-person events, but outlines no-frills approach.
Defense
The Army's Weapon of Mass Deliciousness
D.C. bakery gives away cupcakes to celebrate the service's birthday.
Nextgov
Company Drops its Protest of Forest Service Airtanker Awards
Aircraft may not be ready before fire season winds down.
Management
What Do We Really Mean by 'Government Accountability'?
A look at three different ways of thinking about what it means to be accountable.
Defense
Ask Us for More Money to Fill Defense Budget Holes, Senator Says
Furloughs directly linked to unexpected war spending, Susan Collins says.
Pay & Benefits
TSP Seeks Bids for International Stocks
Board will award new management contract for I Fund by the end of 2013.
Nextgov
Demand for Tech Pros Continues to Climb
More candidates are rejecting offers than were six months ago.
Management
Senior Energy Official Convinces Colleagues to Hire His Three Children
Official defends himself, says sending around resumes on behalf of relatives is common.
Defense
Has Sequestration Hit Defense Contractors Hard Enough?
Senator wants to know if federal civilians are shouldering too much of the burden.
Management
The Performance Opportunity in the Budget Crisis
OPM and OMB leaders see their chance to set priorities.
Tech
Bill Would Help Federal Firefighters Get Career Jobs
Western Democrats back measure to permanently hire seasonal firefighters.
Management
Half the United States’ Most Skilled Workers Don’t Have a Bachelor’s Degree
Think you need a college degree to be a skilled worker? Think again.
Defense
Edward Snowden and the Magical World of Security Clearances
Washington runs on security clearances, with more than 4.2 million people holding them by 2011.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Good News! You’re Not Paranoid.
With more news of the government surveillance, late-night hosts have plenty of jokes.
Management
6 in 10 Americans Don't See Anything Wrong With Mass Government Surveillance
Young people are least likely to follow the surveillance news but most likely to value privacy.
Oversight