Defense
North Korea Sure Is Acting Like It Wants to Start a War
The rogue nation has reportedly suggested to the Russian, British, and other governments that they might want to evacuate their embassies.
Management
Watchdog: Millions in Katrina Aid Unaccounted For
IG says Louisiana can’t prove money was spent to elevate homes.
Oversight
Top Lawyers Debate Fate of Obama Recess Appointments
Labor relations board and Consumer Bureau have much at stake.
Management
Analysis: Obama Is Raising the Pressure for a Budget Deal
President's fiscal 2014 budget will test whether the GOP's antitax rhetoric is bluster or a deal-killing fact.
Oversight
House Republicans Map Out Strategy for Debt-Ceiling Battle
Appetite seems low for a massive showdown like the fight in the summer of 2011.
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Jon Stewart on the VA’s Hand-Cranked Disability Claims File System
Maybe it’s time for Plan B -- a change of leadership.
Management
The 10 Most Common Jobs in Government
How common is your job? A look at the most common gigs at the federal, state and local level.
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Report Warns of Potential Brain Drain in Federal Cyber Force
Most of the federal cybersecurity workforce is older than 40.
Management
'Cassandras' of Financial Crisis Blast Justice, Treasury Departments
Former TARP and CFTC leaders decry failure to prosecute Wall Street.
Pay & Benefits
More Officials Dock Their Pay in Solidarity With Feds
Lawmakers and Cabinet chiefs announce plans to forfeit or donate portions of their salaries.
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Key Pentagon IT Programs Survived 2013 Budget Cuts Mostly Unscathed
Despite sequester, DISA received full funding but Army communications took a $537 million hit in omnibus budget.
Pay & Benefits
Petition Seeks Student Loan Help for Feds
We the People request asks administration to forgive some debt to offset pay freeze.
Management
Declare 'Opposite Day' to Supercharge New Thinking
Increase self-awareness and creative thinking on your team with this exercise.
Management
OMB Warns Agencies Not to Be Short-Sighted About Sequestration
New memo addresses shifting of funds, IG independence and limits on bonuses.
Management
Are the Happiest Employees Also the Worst Employees?
New study says employees are blissfully unaware of their low performance.
Defense
North Korea Reportedly Just Moved Its Missiles a Little Closer to the U.S.
The rogue nation has shifted its mid-range Musudan missile to the east coast of the country.
Defense
Army Investigating Fort Knox Shooting
Victim a civilian employee at Army Human Resources Command.
Management
Sheryl Sandberg Talks Women, Leadership and 'Lean In' on Daily Show
The author and Facebook COO tells Jon Stewart that we need to teach leadership differently early.
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