Defense
Military branches struggle to cap civilian jobs wisely
Army has exceeded its workforce limit, while all services may have cut jobs recklessly.
Pay & Benefits
Fed groups blast latest attempt to extend pay freeze
Government employee advocates say ‘enough is enough,’ and urge lawmakers to oppose bill in next week’s vote.
Oversight
ATF nominee criticized over ‘Fast and Furious’ response
Rep. Issa blasts move on Jones as part of gun-control push.
Defense
U.S. Air Force swoops in on Algeria plant as terrorists demand hostage swap
The Air Force is in the process of evacuating Americans and other individuals.
Management
Interactive Graphic: 28 Inauguration Firsts
Find out which president was brave enough to wear trousers for the first time or which president had the guts to recite his 3,000-word address from memory.
News
Official Presidential Photos and Gray Hair
Examining the idea that presidents age radically while in office.
Oversight
House GOP seeing sequester, not debt ceiling, as fight to pick
'Sometimes you’ve got to lay down a sacrifice bunt,' says Rep. Dennis Ross.
Tech
The education of Energy Secretary Steven Chu
The Nobel physicist tasked with transforming the energy economy faced political battles.
Management
Analysis: Second-term exodus leaves zero Hispanics in Cabinet
The Obama administration is sorely in need of binders full of Latinos.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obama is 'King Gun Snatcher the Magnificent'
Jon Stewart looks at the names people call Obama.
Management
Is the Debt Limit Fight Over Already?
House Republicans may agree to raise the debt ceiling without huge concessions in spending cuts.
Management
Government again fails to get its financial books in order
Budget constraints and fiscal challenges make sound financial management critical, GAO says.
Defense
Union criticizes Pentagon for targeting civilians
AFGE says Defense let contractors off the hook.
Management
7 Huge Mistakes of Inaugurations Past
A look at times in inaugural history when things did not go according to plan.
Management
Why the former Washington governor is likely to join Obama's Cabinet
Christine Gregoire is on the shortlist to head Energy, Interior or EPA.
Management
How to Write Poetry for History
The bard of Obama’s 2009 inaugural says poetry fits the occasion.
Management
Who is Denis McDonough, Obama's expected pick for chief of staff?
Here's what you need to know.
Pay & Benefits
Keep paying TSP’s G Fund, petitioners tell White House
Federal employees are being singled out, We the People petition says.
Defense