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
Federal Conference Spending Is in Decline, Lawmakers Told
Government saves $2 billion on travel and conferences since 2010.
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.
Defense
Those Missing Drone Memos Are Now John Brennan's Worst Enemy
The Obama Administration thought the previously released documents on drones would be enough to satisfy members of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Oversight
The Government Can't Be Sued for Secret Spying It Keeps Secret
The Supreme Court declined to hear a lawsuit from privacy groups about the matter.
Oversight
Obama Summons Lawmakers to Meet -- on Friday After Sequestration
Partisan blame continues as both sides appear resigned to missing deadline.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Think Locally, Bomb Globally
Colbert has some ideas about the effects of drone strikes on the world climate.
Nextgov
Commentary: Government Purchasing Power Should Encourage Innovation
The reforms proposed by Rep. Darrell Issa almost go far enough.
Management
Al Gore to Headline Excellence in Government in May
The former Vice President returns to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Reinventing Government movement.
Pay & Benefits