Defense
Panel Provides Money for 1,600 More Customs and Border Staff
House appropriators ignore Obama request for a pay raise in 2014, however.
Management
The Steve Jobs Emails That Show How to Win a Hard-Nosed Negotiation
The emails provide an extraordinary view of a high-stakes battle between two leaders.
Nextgov
Video: Jon Stewart Rips Senators for Letting Apple Off Easy on Corporate Taxes
‘There is nothing Apple can do to get us mad at them,’ comedian jokes.
Management
Don't Hold Your Breath Waiting for Public Opinion to Turn Against Obama
The president has a base of loyalists that won't quit and, at least for now, there's no evidence he was involved in any scandals.
Management
Obama to Nominate Katherine Archuleta as OPM Director
Former campaign official has served in Labor, Energy and Transportation departments.
Management
Yes, Power Corrupts, But Power Also Reveals
Power may simply help reveal our true colors.
Management
Analysis: Is It Too Hard to Fire Misbehaving Feds?
Consider the IRS scandal as a test case.
Defense
West Point Sergeant Accused of Spying on Female Cadets
He has been charged with secretly filming the cadets in showers and locker rooms.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Yes, the IRS Did Miss an Important Filing Deadline
Lois Lerner’s testimony is the main topic on late-night TV.
Nextgov
Tesla Is First Green Tech Firm to Pay Back Its Energy Dept. Loan
The government made $12 million on the 2009 loan.
Management
Analysis: The Audacity of Eric Holder Admitting Team Obama Killed 4 Americans
... and praise for the supposed commitment to transparency.
Nextgov
For Twitter Users, Two-Step Verification Is Finally Here
The added layer of security will likely help prevent hackings in the future.
Oversight
House Panel Backs Greater Oversight of Union Workers with Federal Salaries
Bill would require OPM to submit an annual official time report.
Nextgov
Ten Key Skills for Landing a Big Data Job
Hiring managers want professionals who have a combination of Hadoop and Java expertise.
Nextgov
VA Halves the Number of Claims Backlogged More Than Two Years
Veterans benefits chief says all such claims will be processed by mid-June.
Oversight
Analysis: The Good Side of the IRS Scandal
Targeting groups was wrong. But the spotlight is now on the important role of the IG.
Defense
It's the 150th Anniversary of Black Troops Serving in the Military
The military would not be desegregated until 1948.
Nextgov
Pentagon Says 20 Vendors Can Meet its Electronic Health Record Needs
Defense acquisition chief says Pentagon will not get locked into proprietary software.
Management
Wait Two Months, Then Check Obama's Approval Rating
Reagan, Nixon ratings fell 2 months after Iran-Contra and Watergate. Clinton was different.
Oversight