Management

There’s Nothing to Fear But the Debt Itself

Federal interest payments are projected to grow faster over the next decade than any other broad category of expenditures.

Defense

Analysis: The U.S. Flew B-2 Bombers Over Korea Because It Can

U.S. is responding to threats made by North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un.

News

Government Employees Get No Respect?

Tell us whether you think you get the recognition you deserve.

Management

Senior Execs’ Finances Should Not Go Online, Panel Says

Report recommends indefinitely suspending STOCK Act disclosure requirement for top civil servants.

Nextgov

Drone Lobbyist: 'I Don't Use the Word Drone'

National Journal catches up with Michael Toscano, chief of the unmanned vehicle industry group.

Defense

Defense Cuts Furlough Days to 14

Extra flexibility in recently signed spending legislation has allowed the department to scale back its plans.

Management

The Three Best Ways to Keep Your Employees Engaged

Three of the most important factors in elevating employee engagement.

Management

Postal Service Accelerates Partial Closure at 53 Processing Plants

Facilities will cease operations this year rather than in 2014.

Management

What the Best Leaders Know: Context Matters

Your leadership approach is defined by the cards you've been dealt.

Nextgov

FAA Issues Guidance on Closing Air Traffic Control Towers

Some feds may face relocation; airports and unions push back.

Nextgov

VA Eyes Operations and Security Chief Jose Riojas as New Chief of Staff

Gingrich plans exit in wake of VA conference scandal.

Pay & Benefits

Federal Benefits Play Key Role in Supreme Court’s Gay Marriage Debate

AFGE voices opposition to the Defense of Marriage Act.

Management

Agencies Take Concrete Steps Now That Sequester Is Law

From EPA to Secret Service, moves range from furloughs to curbing travel.

Defense

Union Asks Pentagon to Cancel 22-Day Furloughs

Defense hopes to scale back unpaid leave with new flexibilities in latest spending deal.

Nextgov

VanRoekel Revamps IT Portfolio Review Process

The federal CIO expects savings under the PortfolioStat initiative to grow to $2.5 billion by 2015.

Tech

Energy Dept. Overpays Contractor Executives

Oak Ridge, Tenn., officials sign off on salary that’s 80 percent too high, IG says.

Nextgov

Security Clearance Wait Times Improve, but Sequester Could Halt Progress

The majority of applicants are cleared within four months.