News
Infographic: We the (Unconfirmed) People
Plenty of vacancies exist in the Obama administration, and the Senate isn’t helping.
Oversight
Rep. Issa Subpoenas Ambassador Pickering to Testify on Benghazi Report
House Oversight chairman calls refusal to meet privately ‘inconsistent’ with transparency.
Pay & Benefits
Senior Exec Bonuses Targeted
Bipartisan bill would prohibit performance awards for top civil servants during sequester.
Management
Obama Accelerates Permits for Infrastructure Projects
Presidential memo and performance dashboard hailed by Transportation Secretary.
Oversight
Democratic Lawmakers Stand Up for IRS Workers
Congressmen want to weed out the bad eggs to restore faith in the agency.
Pay & Benefits
GSA Mishandled Executive Bonuses, Watchdog Says
Agency skirted legal requirements in awards totaling $160,700.
Management
How to Prevent the IRS From Abusing Its Power Again
Evaluate tax-exempt groups based on behavior rather than speculation, and compensate them for compliance costs.
Nextgov
Five Things IT Staff Value More Than Salary
Or: How the Government Can Attract IT Pros During a Pay Freeze.
Tech
New Global Navy Challenges U.S. Dominance on the Seas
The BRIC nations—Brazil, Russia, India and China—are increasing their naval presence.
Oversight
Analysis: You Know What Really Risks National Security? Leak Investigations
What's the concern, plugging leaks or managing spin?
Defense
Third Military Man in Charge of Stopping Harassment Arrested for Doing Just That
Army Lt. Col. Darin Haas turned himself in on charges of violating an order of protection and stalking.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Salad of Obama Scandals
A very difficult week continues for the White House.
Nextgov
Smarter Printing Could Cut Costs, Energy Use in Half
Agencies spend $2 billion a year on printing, only to throw away much of what they print the same day.
News
Postal Service Hopes to Take a Bite Out of Dog Attacks
Nearly 6,000 postal employees were attacked by dogs in 2012, USPS says.
Management
This Is Why People Hate the Government
One guy in an office sat on Tea Party tax-exempt applications for 13 months after they were improperly selected for review.
Defense
Lawmakers Fight Defense Furlough Plan
Hagel urged to use flexibility to protect civilian workforce.
Oversight
Analysis: How the White House Scandals Could Hurt Republicans, Too
The IRS and Benghazi affairs threaten the GOP's shot at the presidency.
Defense
How the Afghan Conflict Will Be Decided
More U.S. casualties reaffirm Obama’s rush to rely on the Afghan army. Can they handle it?
Management