Management
VA’s Use of Reverse-Auction Contracts Comes Under Attack
Lawmakers join GAO in questioning claims of savings and help for small businesses.
Nextgov
Proposed Budget Deal Offers Stability for Federal IT
The plan may make it harder to recruit top tech talent, though.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmakers Propose Self Plus One Option for Federal Health Program
The bipartisan budget deal includes a provision that expands health coverage choices for federal employees without dependents.
Oversight
Paul Ryan Says Conservative Attacks Are a 'Strange New Normal'
As outside groups pile on, the Republican budget negotiator says he is sticking to principles.
Nextgov
How Government IT Shops Can Learn From Starbucks
There are lessons in the coffee chain's business model.
Management
Federal Contractors Are Violating Labor Laws, Senate Panel Finds
Forty-nine major firms linked to infractions of safety and wage standards.
Management
George Bush Shows Hillary Clinton His Paintings on Air Force One
It was one of those rare times that a president, two former presidents and a former first lady/former secretary of State shared the same plane.
Nextgov
HHS Chief Seeks Investigation Into Obamacare Website Contracts
Kathleen Sebelius also directed CMS to appoint a chief risk officer to oversee IT acquisitions.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Handshake-gate
Barack Obama and Cuban President Raúl Castro exchange a greeting.
Oversight
Will Rank-and-File Lawmakers Accept the Budget Deal?
Both sides may have trouble selling the plan.
Defense
Budget Agreement Eases Pentagon's Sequester Pain
Deal gives the Defense Department about $31.5 billion in relief over two years.
Nextgov
Only 137,000 People Got Insurance Through HealthCare.gov Last Month
While 365,000 Americans selected new plans under the Affordable Care Act during October and November, most were through state exchanges.
Management
From Air Travel to Food Safety, More Data Can Be Misleading
The FAA unpacks the "black box" of incident reporting and performance measures.
Pay & Benefits
Budget Deal Asks New Feds to Contribute More to Pensions
Bipartisan panel also asks military retirees to sacrifice, spares current workers.
Management
What Is Your Agency Doing Right?
Federal employees overwhelmingly are engaged in their work, despite all the bad news coming out of government these days.
Management
If There’s a Budget Deal, Will Things Get Back to Normal?
Maybe, but here are three things that won’t change.
Management
This Former DEA Agent Is Going to Work in the Marijuana Business
The revolving door between business and government just made an unexpected turn.
Management
These Smells, Colors, and Sounds Help Unleash Your Creativity at Work
Researchers have discovered the best ways to stimulate your mind.
Management
Three Agencies Will Move Offices to One World Trade Center
Leases for Army Corps, GSA and Customs and Border Protection will help rebuild lower Manhattan.
Management