Oversight

Play of the Day: Obama’s Israel Trip

Bill Maher comments on the Holy Land’s history on Real Time.

Oversight

Senate Passes 2014 Budget That Would Reverse Sequestration

Move presages months of clashes with House.

Management

The 5 Best Management Tips of the Week

Why you need to stop hitting the snooze button and more in a round up of the best management tips from around the web.

Management

FAA Announces Closure of 149 Air Traffic Control Towers

Sequestration-related cuts questioned by controllers’ association.

Pay & Benefits

Businesses Begin Offering Feds Furlough Discounts

Prices are dropping on everything from resume writing services to lunches.

Management

Ask EIG: Are You a Leader With 'The Goods'?

The three things trustworthy government leaders have.

Management

Don't Worry, Meat Will be Inspected Under Sequester

USDA avoids some furloughs, but secretary still demands a longer-term solution.

Management

Air Force: Fantasy Football Could Help Boost Spirits in Uncertain Times

The project isn’t funded by taxpayers, spokeswoman stresses.

Management

USPS Ranks Last Among Postal Services Worldwide, Report Finds

The U.S. agency is burdened by legacy costs and lack of innovation.

Pay & Benefits

Bill Aims to Cure Rising Prescription Drug Costs

House lawmaker says OPM should have stronger role in regulating costs.

Management

How I Lead: Talking Leadership with DHS' Manager of SES Candidate Development

A Q&A with Craig Heintz of DHS about leadership, learning and what motivates him.

Management

With GSA Canceling Trainings, How Can Feds Develop New Skills?

A panel of young leaders offer ideas for how managers can create learning opportunities when more formal means have been cancelled.

Oversight

How a 'Vote-a-rama' Could Be the Key to Funding Government

Senators hope the old procedure can help them pass a new budget.

Nextgov

Commentary: When the Whole World Has Drones

U.S. robotic warfare precedent could be fearsome on a global scale.

Defense

Three Dead in Murder-Suicide at Quantico Marine Base

Shooter was a staff member at the officer candidate training school on the base.

Oversight

Play of the Day: George W. Bush the Painter

Jimmy Kimmel on the former president’s hobby: It “tickles me to no end.”

Nextgov

BlackBerry's Last Stand at the Pentagon? Not Yet

Company says BlackBerry 10 will be the first device to pass new military mobile security requirements, amid rumors of a 650,000 bulk purchase of iOS devices.

Management

Photo: 'OMG' Microscope Lives Up to Its Name

Check out this beautiful (and award winning) image from NIH's newest microscope.