Management
Sequestration Could Give Ammunition to Spies, Officials Warn
Managers beware: Cuts may encourage espionage.
Defense
Pentagon Accidentally Reveals North Korea May Have a Nuclear Missile
The Defense Intelligence Agency cautioned that the weapon’s “reliability would be low.”
Management
Why Obama's Environmental Pick Drives Republicans Crazy
Nominee will be at the center of the debate on climate change.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Lassoing an Asteroid
Conan O’Brien and Stephen Colbert see NASA’s new plan and have questions.
Nextgov
Is Government Cool Again for IT Pros?
One CEO predicts a wave of new fed IT hires as workers leave because of sequestration or retirements.
Management
How Washington Ruined Governors
State capitals increasingly imitate the national parties.
Defense
Amid Deep Cuts, the Pentagon Labors to Keep Its Forces Ready for Korea
The military could react quickly in the event of hostilities, officials say.
News
Nudging Shinseki Out at VA?
Lawmakers call for the VA secretary to resign amidst growing criticism of the huge backlog of veterans' benefits claims.
Management
The Brain: Now You See It, Soon You Won’t
Inside the amazing, and beautiful, new technique allowing us to see inside the brain.
Management
Ten Years Later, a Marathon Runner
From fat kid to marathoner, a writer shares lessons learned by hitting the road running.
Management
OMB Updates Budget Caps Under Sequester Law
Mandatory reports come with plea to Congress for a budget deal.
Pay & Benefits
Defense May Reduce Furloughs Again as Navy Pushes to Eliminate Them
Forced unpaid leave could cost more than it saves, official says.
Oversight
Bill Would Extend MSPB Appeal Rights to 7,500 Postal Employees
Measure would help USPS and employees save on legal fees, lawmaker says.
Nextgov
House Oversight Chairman Calls IT Budget Request Misleading
Poor reporting makes it impossible to tell whether IT spending is up or down, Issa says.
Nextgov
VA Seeks a 10 Percent IT Funding Boost in 2014
The top development priority is the integrated electronic health record with Defense.
Management
Why This Is the Age of Small Government (Sort Of)
By one important measure spending is at a 50-year low.
Management
George W. Bush Underwent Back Surgery, Spent January Recuperating
Forty-third president now in good health as he prepares for library dedication.
Pay & Benefits