Management
A Brief History of the US Government’s Awful Graphic Design
For as much as feds use PowerPoint, we're pretty bad at it.
Oversight
Commentary: President Obama Doesn't Welcome Debate, He Actively Thwarts It
When the White House says it values debate on balancing civil liberties and national security, it's being disingenuous.
Oversight
Romney Wishes Hurricane Sandy Hadn't Happened Because It Hurt His Chances
2012 candidate says the storm gave the 'president a chance to look presidential.'
Defense
The Surveillance State: How We Got Here
NSA’s tracking programs were pushed by the Senate, House and executive branch after 9/11.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Yes, The NSA Can Hear You Now
With the National Security Agency collecting telephone data from Verizon customers, late-night comedians take aim again.
Nextgov
Administration Declassifies Information to Defend Citizen Spying Programs
Director of National Intelligence James Clapper says leaks about surveillance techniques will harm security.
Management
Video: Guitar Playing NIH Director Nails ‘The Sequester Blues’
Sequestration got you down? This might cheer you up.
Defense
Intelligence Chief: I Didn't Lie About NSA Surveillance
In interview with National Journal, Clapper says he didn't intend to mislead.
Management
Conference With Line Dances, Swag Wouldn’t Happen Today, Says IRS Official
IRS deputy says $4.1 million event for 2,600 managers in 2010 would not occur under current guidelines.
Pay & Benefits
Preserve CBP Overtime While Canceling Furloughs, Lawmaker Says
Overtime elimination is ‘window of opportunity for criminals,’ lawmaker says.
Pay & Benefits
Sequestration May be Slowing Momentum on Retirement Claims
Backlog is down, but progress is falling short of goals.
Nextgov
Are You Ready to Telework in a Hurricane?
OPM issues severe weather guidance as active storm season begins.
Defense
Susan Rice and Samantha Power: Less Change Than Meets the Eye
Obama's new national security adviser, U.N. ambassador aren't as controversial as you think.
Oversight
Issa's Pet Issue Brings Down an IRS Obamacare Administrator
Officials working on implementation of the Affordable Care Act may have taken improper gifts.
Management
3 Lessons From Obama on Building Relationships With Other Leaders
Obama is set to host the president of China at a California resort this weekend.
Defense
No, Knives and Clubs and Bats Will Not Be Allowed on Airplanes After All
Proposal would have allowed passengers to carry souvenir bats, golf clubs, and knives with blades shorter than two inches.
Oversight
The Republicans' Plan to Take Down the Consumer Protection Agency Chief
GOP could spotlight recess-appointed Cordray's 'personal defects.'
Management
Analysis: The Bush-Obama White House Spies on Us
'Bush-Obama era' will be long remembered for curbing the Constitution.
Oversight