Management
The 12 Best Very Small Agencies to Work For in Government
These agencies may be small but what they lack in size they make up for in job satisfaction.
Nextgov
Is the CIA Getting Out of the Drone Business?
The White House plans to take the power to launch drone strikes away from the CIA and make the program the exclusive to the Defense Department, according to reports.
Nextgov
A Bigger Staff Isn’t Helping VA Process Disability Claims Any Faster
Lawmaker laments lack of progress; department’s benefits chief says accuracy has improved.
Oversight
Bill Granting GAO More Power Passes House Panel
Legislation would give the comptroller general new investigative and audit authorities.
Management
5 Principles of Highly Effective Meetings
Are you running your meetings with these principles in mind?
Oversight
Analysis: It's Time for the Feds to Investigate Prison Abuse
The Bureau of Prisons has been accused of the systematic mistreatment of mentally ill inmates. DOJ's Office of the Inspector General should look into the matter.
Management
The Complete Guide to Taking Notes Effectively at Work
Everything you need to know about taking notes at work, but never bothered to ask.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Vatican, Cyprus and Washington
While Joe Biden visits the Pope, there are still jokes here in DC.
Nextgov
House Lawmaker Wants VA Benefits Chief to Resign
Veterans Affairs Committee Chairman says Allison Hickey is ill-equipped to manage the claims backlog.
Defense
The First Days of the Iraq War, as Seen Through Correspondents
It is clear there were no simple answers to the farthest-reaching questions.
Nextgov
Contractor Site User Uncovered GSA Data Compromise
Agency to 'aggressively pursue' remedies from system operator IBM.
Nextgov
Empowering Innovation One Great Idea at a Time
Richard Boly is on a mission to identify future technology leaders at the State Department.
Defense
Pentagon to Begin Sending Furlough Notices on Friday
A very few Defense civilians are exempt from mandatory unpaid leave.
Oversight
Politics Punctuate House Sequestration Hearing
Rhetoric rather than government management dominates discussion over furloughs, spending cuts.
Management
Lawmakers Hunt Sequester Alternative in Defense, DHS Savings
Pentagon may miss sequester report deadline, panel warned.
Management
Your Telework How-To: 10 Essentials For Getting Stuff Done at Home
An action plan for making the most of your telework days.
Oversight
How Exactly Will Ending Saturday Mail Delivery Save Money?
Lawmakers want details; the Postal Service says they already have enough.
Tech
Nearly 250 Employees Opt to Leave Lockheed’s IT Unit
Voluntary layoffs are part of 'ongoing affordability initiative.'
Management
Married Army Interrogators, Iraqi Teenager Reflect on 10th Anniversary of Iraq War
An Army couple and teenager from Baghdad share memories of the defining event of their lives.
Management