Defense

The Real Legacy of 'Zero Dark Thirty' Will Be in Interrogation Rooms

Its depiction of torture ruined its Oscars chances, but that's the very reason this film will live on: Pop culture's portrayals of military practices can shape real ones.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Sequester Fever... Catch It!

With the deadline nearing, late-night hosts have a lot to say about sequestration.

Management

Analysis: Here's Who Is Really to Blame for Sequestration

Don't look at Obama or Republicans in Congress. The failure of the bipartisan "supercommittee" 15 months ago created the current mess.

Pay & Benefits

Some Federal Workers See Silver Lining in Spring Furloughs

Some view unpaid leave as a chance to travel and have a vacation free of disruptions.

Management

OMB Expands Sequestration Guidance, Increasing Scrutiny of Expenses

Controller addresses planning, communication and collective bargaining over furloughs.

Management

Examining The Human Connectome Project

A look at the NIH-supported effort that’s aimed at revealing the “symphony” that’s happening at the speed of thought within our brains every second of every day.

Management

What Time Does the Sequester Start?

So, since nobody is trying to stop it, when does the sequester actually begin?

Management

Planned DHS Resignation Inspires an Hour of Political Fury

Gary Mead's unfortunately timed notice is sucked into sequester firestorm.

Management

The 3 Essential Things Great Leaders Understand

From presidents to generals, reflections gleaned from a career working around great leaders.

Defense

New Defense Chief Addresses Massive Cuts

Chuck Hagel issues warning within hours of taking office.

Defense

Senator Suggests Cuts to Avoid Pentagon Furloughs

Coburn’s recommendations don’t go nearly far enough, Defense official says.

Defense

Timeline: The March Into Combat

More than 200 years of precedent sets the stage for reversing the ban on women in direct battlefield roles.

Pay & Benefits

GOP Sequester Alternative Targets Federal Pay, Benefits

Senate bill would push back sequestration for one year in part by extending the pay freeze, increasing feds’ retirement contributions.

Pay & Benefits

OSHA Will Not Furlough Employees

Labor agency is freezing hiring and bonuses to comply with impending budget cuts.

Management

Giving a Team Presentation? 3 Things Co-Presenters Need to Do

Avoid the awkwardness of presenting with others by following these three tips.

Nextgov

Army Faces ‘Devastating’ Budget Crisis, Service Official Says

Nonetheless, the service will go ahead with its network integration evaluation this spring.

Management

OMB: Some Agencies Could Begin Furloughs in March

At least two organizations already have issued formal furlough notices to employees.