Management
NNSA Defends Contract Extensions but Congressional Scrutiny Expected
Issue is likely to come up at oversight hearings in the next few months.
Defense
Iran May Sue Ben Affleck and George Clooney Over 'Argo'
Iranian media is abuzz with reports that Iran's government is preparing to sue Hollywood over the "unrealistic portrayal" of Iranians in the Oscar-winning film.
Management
Do You Need to Meet Everyone You Hire?
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer may provide a cautionary tale.
Management
Those National Debt Clocks on Congressional Websites Are Wrong
An analysis of 56 debt clocks found 16 different figures.
Nextgov
There Could Have Been Life on Mars
NASA's Mars Curiosity rover drilled into a rock and found that it contained a clay-like material.
Management
Bid Protests Are Worth Their Costs, Ex-Procurement Chief Says
Dan Gordon’s study rebuts critics who say contractors exploit the process.
Defense
Defense Furloughs Could Start in Late April, Comptroller says
Pentagon is currently reviewing civilian positions for possible exemptions.
Nextgov
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Beef Up FOIA Compliance
Legislation would require a single online portal for Freedom of Information Act requests.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Bill Upholds Pay Freeze
Both chambers extend federal salary freeze through 2013 in legislation to avoid government shutdown.
Oversight
Deal in Sight to Keep the Government Open
House looks poised to accept Senate's 2013 budget proposal.
Management
Ryan Budget Would Mimic Obama’s Anti-Waste Campaign
Large-scale policy proposals accompanied by bids to curb duplication, improper payments.
Tech
The End of Federal Transportation Funding as We Know It
The diminishing power of the gas tax has renewed debate about how — and even whether — Washington can pay for local roads and rails.
Management
Why Politicians Need to Beware of the Meme
In this rapid online environment, attention spans are short. Push jokes too often and you run the risk of looking lame.
Pay & Benefits
GOP Budget Calls for Smaller Federal Workforce, Less Generous Benefits
House Republican fiscal 2014 blueprint does not, however, seek a pay freeze extension.
Oversight
Play of the Day: All Around the World
Kenya, the Vatican, North Korea, China and the United States all make appearances in late-night TV.
Management
Analysis: What History Tells Us About Obama’s Second Term
Past patterns offer insights into future politics -- and the upcoming “six-year-itch” election.
Management
The Art of Denying Cabinet Rumors
Jay Carney bats away questions about potential nominees with an oft-repeated phrase.
Pay & Benefits
Union Challenges HUD’s Planned Sequestration Furloughs, Closures
Department aims to shutter doors while all 9,000-plus employees take unpaid leave.
Tech