Management

Tea Party Gets an Apology From the IRS

'Low-level workers' targeted organizations with 'tea party' and 'patriot' in their names.

Defense

Obama Seeks Senate Confirmation for Top Arms Control Post at State

Rose Gottemoeller tapped to succeed Ellen Tauscher.

Management

Why the SES Doesn’t Work, And How to Fix It

America's got talent, but it doesn't work like it's supposed to.

Oversight

Analysis: Why Cheap Regulation Creates Expensive Crises

Do you want Boeing deciding if its airplanes are safe? Or JPMorgan deciding if its bets are sensible?

Defense

The Border Hawks Have Already Won

Senate immigration bill addresses hard-liners' concerns, giving them less reason to oppose the final product.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Air Hockey Diplomacy

Putin and Kerry meet in Moscow.

Oversight

The Coming GOP Civil War Over Climate Change

Science, storms, and demographics are starting to change minds among the rank and file.

Nextgov

How One Agency Juggles Rising Energy Bills With Shrinking Budgets

The Coast Guard is using innovative financing to upgrade facilities.

Management

Executive Summary: 5 Best Management Tips of the Week

The week's five best management tips, including how to manage your inbox, your fears and that eager summer intern.

Oversight

Lawmakers Fault Pre-Boston Attack Intel Sharing

'He was on our radar screen, and then he was off,' lawmaker says of the deceased suspect.

Management

GSA Close to Unloading Two More Excess Federal Properties

Sales proceed on Minnesota ammunition plant and Montana office building.

Oversight

GOP Forces Gridlock Over Obama’s Nominees for EPA, Labor

Senate confirmation ritual gives minority party big influence.

Pay & Benefits

Heading Off the Coming Retirement Disaster

Half of Californians are on track to retire in or near poverty. A new retirement plan model could change that.

News

For Sale: Air Force One

Bidding will start at $50,000 on the former presidential plane.

Management

Bring Federal Conferences Back to Las Vegas, Lawmakers Say

‘Irresponsible federal workers,’ not resorts, led to excessive conference spending, they say.

Management

Senator Pressures OMB on Delayed Safety Regulations

Some rules have moved 'from the back burner to the deep freeze,' Connecticut Democrat says.

Management

The Quiet Charm Offensive of Obama's Chief of Staff

Denis McDonough’s openness and availability is garnering positive reviews.

Management

What the Obama Campaign's Chief Data Scientist Is Up to Now

Trying to keep the best minds of his generation from working on advertising.