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.

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.

Pay & Benefits

OPM Director Berry Bids Farewell to Employees

General Counsel Elaine Kaplan will take over as acting head of the agency next week.

Pay & Benefits

Federal Unions Blast Obama Budget

Proposed 1 percent federal pay raise called weak, retirement changes criticized.

News

The Boldest Leaders in Government

We're looking for them.

Oversight

EPA Nominee’s Hearing Is Just the Opening Act for GOP

Gina McCarthy, a tough-talking South Boston environmental regulator, expects grilling from Republicans.

Oversight

Quiz: Which Budget Is Right for You?

Mitt Romney, for example, would do best under Paul Ryan's budget.