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
Why is the Marine Corps fighting with the Navy over a camouflage pattern?
Two branches of the U.S. military are locked in a property battle worthy of Google and Apple.
Management
In Congress, Compromise Is a 4-Letter Word
One round of drinks, nine members of the House, and a sobering question: What if we can’t fix Congress?
Pay & Benefits
GOP lawmakers seek to reduce their own compensation
Bills would decrease congressional pay, allow all members to opt out of retirement benefits.
Nextgov
Oh No: VA awards $3.7 million conference and exhibit contract
This may not go over so well on Capitol Hill.
Defense
Defense has improved care for special needs children, report finds
GAO study says families with special needs kids are usually accommodated.
Pay & Benefits
Bill would allow Uncle Sam to fire federal tax cheats
Legislation would apply to executive and legislative branch employees as well as Postal Service workers.
Nextgov
FAA grounds all 787 Dreamliners operated by U.S. carriers
Agency expects international regulators to take action.
Nextgov
NASA contracted with 787 battery supplier for space station batteries
Agency plans to start using lithium ion batteries on the space station in 2017.
Oversight
Play of the Day: ATF and its YouTube channel
The Daily Show gets to the heart of the bureau's operations.
Management
Big role for the military in Obama’s second inauguration festivities
Service members will participate for pageantry, security and their own enjoyment.
Management