Oversight
Chastened by his times, Obama seeks to unite nation in inaugural address
'We cannot mistake absolutism for principle,' Obama tells both allies and rivals.
Oversight
The text of President Obama's inaugural address
President calls for new ideas and technology to remake government, action to address challenges.
Oversight
Democratic senator promises a budget this year
Sen. Chuck Schumer also promises the budget will take on sequestration and tax reform.
Management
Obama should step up enforcement of agency transparency, advocates argue
Without a White House champion, FOIA requests fall through the cracks, specialists say.
Management
Can We Talk Calmly About Obama's 'Executive Orders'?
No president can do the job without them. Let's try to be clear about which ones are valid and which aren't.
Management
Land-swap idea for FBI headquarters draws hundreds of interested parties
Cost-saving idea to move out of Hoover building is linked to GSA’s new mission.
Nextgov
DHS warns of password-cracker targeting industrial networks
Researchers publicized the hacking technique before alerting authorities or the manufacturer.
Management
A $222K bathroom redo at Interior wouldn't happen today, GSA says
Former Bush Interior Secretary Kempthorne saw through 'top shelf' upgrades, report says.
Pay & Benefits
House GOP: No budget, no pay
Planned bill would raise debt ceiling and withhold members’ pay if Congress fails to pass budget.
Tech
U.S will provide tactical support in the sky to get French military into Mali
The French military is currently trying to push back on the ground against a growing faction of militants.
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