Management
Al Gore and More: EIG 2013 as Told by Your Tweets
A review of this year's Excellence in Government Conference, told via Twitter.
Defense
Hagel Presents New Defense Furlough Plan; More Tweaks Possible
‘We’ve got to be fair,’ Defense secretary says.
Pay & Benefits
MSPB Rejects Union’s Plea for Advisory Opinion on Furloughs
Group sought a preemptive opinion on possible appeals from Defense employees.
Management
Space Is Now a Reality TV Show
Chris Hadfield's return from the International Space Station marks a new era for the final frontier.
Nextgov
IRS Officials Breached Trust. Did They Also Breach Data?
Agency personnel might have exploited information collected when vetting conservative groups, lawmakers say.
Oversight
White House Email Raises Questions on Benghazi Leak Motives
CNN's Jake Tapper got a complete copy of an email cited by ABC which shows that the latter's excerpt misrepresents the concerns of Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Tea Party's Taxes
The IRS scandal shows what government can do when its puts its mind to something.
Management
It’s Okay Not To Know: 3 Keys to Leveraging Uncertainty In Your Organization
Doing more with less would be fine...if we knew what we were supposed be doing in the first place.
Nextgov
Demand for IT Grads Is Driving Up Supply, Study Finds
IT-related bachelors degrees and associates degrees up 9% and 16%, respectively.
Tech
GSA Chief Sees ‘New Vista’ for Federal Government
Acting administrator says bold changes will help government operate more efficiently.
Management
Why I Quit Email—and You Should, too
Easing up on email usage could save you hours every day.
Defense
Russia Has Arrested a U.S. Diplomat It Swears Is a CIA Spy
Ryan Christopher Fogle was reportedly arrested with 'special technical equipment,' large sums of money, disguises and a letter intended for a possible Russian recruit.
Oversight
A Guide to the IRS Scandal—What Happened and When Did It Happen?
New details are raising questions about the timing of revelations that the agency targeted conservative groups.
Oversight
Why the AP Phone Records Bombshell Could Threaten Eric Holder's Job
If Obama wants a high-level symbol of accountability, the attorney general is the only one left standing.
Management
Al Gore: Feds Have America’s Back
Civil servants, good government management remain as important as ever to democracy, says former veep.
Oversight
Virginia Means More Than South Carolina
Forget Mark Sanford’s win in the Palmetto State. The race to watch this year is Virginia’s gubernatorial contest.
Oversight
Obama Says GOP Playing 'Political Games' on Benghazi Attacks
Republicans say Obama didn't send military backup when it was requested.
Oversight