Nextgov
GSA Will Stop Recruiting Cloud Security Testers Until the Fall
Auditing firms have until March 25 to apply for the government’s new FedRAMP certification program.
Management
New TSA Rules Allowing Knives and Clubs Are Freaking Out Flight Attendants
Transportation Security Administration head John Pistole announced the change would be made in about six weeks.
Tech
Congress Gets Its Drone Memos, and Obama Gets His CIA Director
The Senate Intelligence Committee voted in favor of John Brennan's nomination to be CIA director.
Oversight
For Conflict Zones, Sequestration Is Even More Devastating
For people the world over, Washington's budget gridlock is a life and death situation.
Defense
Pentagon Releases Further Sequestration Guidance
Support for congressional travel, Blue Angels shows and tuition assistance to face the budget axe.
Management
The 6 Species of Secretaries That Will Define Obama's Term
The president has picked most of his cabinet. Here's how they all fit into his second term.
Oversight
Inspectors General Dragged Into Sequestration Debate
House panel explores agency compliance with savings recommendations.
Management
Paul Ryan's New Budget Promises Don't Add Up
A balanced budget and a Medicare voucher system is not possible, the math suggests.
Nextgov
VA Doctors Suffer From Electronic Information Overload
Clinicians say they are missing automatically generated lab test alerts.
Management
Adult Leadership Required to Clean Up the Mess in Washington
“Muddy steps” analogy reveals why voters want Obama and Boehner to stop acting like kids.
Nextgov
NASA Launches 10-year Governmentwide IT Buy Valued at $20 Billion
Shopping list includes terabytes of cloud storage, tablets and smartphones.
Oversight
Senator to USDA: Cancel Wine Tastings Before Furloughing Food Inspectors
Republican says conferences should be cut before employee salaries.
Pay & Benefits
Retirement Applications Spike in February
Number of new claims last month is up 218 percent compared to February 2012.
Management
The 7 Characteristics of Highly Successful Government Leaders
Which of these seven traits do you have?
Management
What If the Pundits Are Right After All? A Comment on Polarization and Sorting
Last week, Molly Ball reported on political scientist Morris Fiorina's paper highlighting common errors pundits make. Alan Abramowitz argues that one of Fiorina's claims misses the mark.
Management
Hunting for 'Great Ideas' Should Be an Everyday Affair, GSA Chief Says
Employee suggestions have saved $6 million so far.
Nextgov
Most Docs Don’t Want You to See Your Full Electronic Medical Record
But they want you to help update the data it contains, survey shows.
Oversight
Republicans Take Aim at Obama’s EPA Nominee
Most energy observers expect McCarthy to be confirmed, but her nomination still sets the stage for high drama.
Oversight