News
Some Agencies Won’t Need Furloughs Under Sequester
SBA, GAO and Smithsonian have said they will not force employees to take unpaid leave.
Tech
Air Force Nuke Command Could Furlough 2,900 Civilians Under Sequester
Command expects a 20-percent budget decline.
Nextgov
Defense Agencies Look to Replace $3.7 Billion Procurement Dinosaur
Navy and DCMA seek new contract writing systems.
News
Agencies Are Supposed to Avoid Furloughs
The law provides at least limited flexibility to cut elsewhere, even under a sequester.
Oversight
Freeze Federal Hiring So Critical Feds Don’t Need to Be Furloughed, Lawmaker Says
Sen. Coburn also demands documents on grant-promoting expenses.
Pay & Benefits
Treasury Refills Federal Pension Coffers
Uncle Sam makes the G Fund whole again after debt ceiling is suspended through May 18.
Defense
Afghanistan Just Banned U.S. Troops from an Entire Province
Afghanistan's National Security Council ordered all NATO and American troops out of the Wardak Province following allegations that American Special Operations forces tortured and murdered locals.
Tech
Senate Republicans Finally Get Their Hands on Benghazi Emails
The emails should placate the Senators looking to delay the confirmation of Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel.
Management
5 Reasons to Emphasize Career Development During Sequestration
When times are tough career development is more important than ever.
Management
How Street Signs Are Made
22 people are responsible for all of New York’s 2 million signs.
Management
Michelle Obama's Oscars Moment Was Pretty Controversial, Actually
First Lady's surprise Oscar appearance earns criticism and praise.
Nextgov
You Call This an Army? The Terrifying Shortage of U.S. Cyberwarriors
Demand for cyber labor is far outstripping supply.
Management
Coming to A State Near You: Big Spending Cuts
White House offers up state-by-state details on the effects of sequestration.
Defense
'Argo' Is Great, But 52 American Hostages Are Still Looking for Justice
They and their survivors are pushing Congress for action.
Oversight
Congress and Obama Assign Blame as Sequester Deadline Approaches
Lawmakers have a lot on their plate four days before automatic cuts begin.
Management
Michelle Obama and Jimmy Fallon Show Off 'Evolution of Mom Dancing'
FLOTUS teams with late night host for epic "mom dancing."
Management
The 4 Times You Should Say Exactly What You Think
How you know you're ready to tell people what you really think.
Management
Ask EIG: How Do You Create a Culture That Values Diversity?
A look at the difference between “buy-in” and “bee-in."
Nextgov
Pentagon Grounds F-35 Aircraft Fleet
Suspension is the latest setback to the troubled Joint Strike Fighter program.
Management