Pay & Benefits
Republican Bill Aims to Stop Sequestration Furloughs
Legislation would require OMB to detail how agencies can transfer funds to stave off furloughs during sequester.
Management
The State Department Has an LGBT Travel Guide
Department has launched a Q&A page and a country-specific guide to LGBT regulations
Nextgov
Democrats' Dilemma on High-Skilled Immigration Reform
Business leaders are worried about a deficit of high-skilled workers.
Nextgov
DARPA to Turn off Funding for Hackers Pursuing Cybersecurity Research
Cyber Fast Track program underwrites proposals from academics and pranksters alike.
Defense
A Look Inside Interpol in Washington
The office variously falls under Justice, Treasury and Homeland Security departments.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Snowquester Passes, but Sequester Remains
The storm came and went, but Congress is still fair game.
Oversight
Behind Rand Paul's Filibuster of John Brennan
Senator delays CIA nominee's confirmation over deployment of armed drones in the U.S.
Management
Federal Agencies Open Thursday After Storm Passes
Washington-area government offices were closed on Wednesday because of inclement weather.
Defense
News Report Ties David Petraeus to Iraq Torture Centers
Counterinsurgency methods draw scrutiny in documentary story from the Guardian and BBC Arabic.
Management
7 Questions About Managing Wild Horses for Interior Nominee Sally Jewell
Her predecessor presided over roundups and the sale of horses for slaughter. Without equine or ranching experience, what will this former executive do to right the wrongs?
Defense
Guantanamo Guard Fires 'Non-lethal' Round at Prisoner
January incident occurred at Camp 6, an area reserved for cooperative inmates.
Management
In the Budget Debate, Even the Definition of Spending Is Up for Grabs
The parties are not able to find a compromise on how to have the conversation.
Management
D.C. Mayor Pitches Anacostia Site for FBI Headquarters
New building could be part of mixed-use development, Gray says.
Pay & Benefits
House Extends Pay Freeze, Upholds Sequester
Bill to keep government open past March 27 now heads to Senate.
Management
What Americans Really Think About Sequestration
Theoretical budget cuts win approval, but specifics are less appealing, polls show.
Oversight
Why Washington Is a City of Snow Wusses
Neither Southern nor Northern, we freak out every time the flakes fall.
Management
When America Was Female
Uncle Sam's older, classier sister Columbia fell out of favor after women got the vote. Is it time to bring her back?
Management
CFTC Chief Noncommittal on Staying for Obama’s Second Term
White House reportedly asked him to continue implementing Dodd-Frank.
Defense
Analysis: How Obama Fumbled Afghanistan
A new account by Richard Holbrooke's deputy hits the president hard on foreign policy.
Oversight