Management
Report: Ex-FEMA official will plead guilty in Gallup conflict-of-interest case
Federal prosecutors charge human capital chief with soliciting job with contractor.
Oversight
Republicans in fighting mood over debt ceiling
While polls show GOP took hit on fiscal cliff, party leaders aren't backing down.
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Game on for agencies and Pinterest
GSA has inked federal friendly terms of service with the social networking site.
Management
14 Terrible Things People Like More Than Congress
New poll shows Congress less popular than cockroaches and traffic jams.
Defense
Troops discharged under 'don't ask, don't tell' gain full severance pay
Settlement will affect 181 veterans who were only receiving half of their benefit.
Management
U.S. could hit debt ceiling earlier than anticipated, report finds
Treasury will reach borrowing limit between Feb. 15 and March 1.
Management
The Emergency Debt Plan That Would Put U.S. Citizens Second
If the federal government can't pay its bills on time, the nation could start paying its lenders, many of them foreign, before its citizens.
Management
Analysis: Obama and the Perils of Being Aloof
Willingness to schmooze can make the difference between a good and great presidency.
Oversight
AIG is thinking about suing the government for bailing it out
The company's board will discuss the idea with shareholders at a meeting.
Defense
Benghazi suspect released for lack of evidence
Only man arrested in embassy attack is out of jail.
Management
Why the $1 trillion platinum coin won't solve the U.S. debt problem
Administration officials have said the president will not resort to constitutional or legal loopholes to avoid the debt ceiling.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Fixing the debt ceiling with... a coin?
The $1 trillion coin gets an infomercial from late night.
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NASA engineer, defense contractor knowingly bought illicit software from Chinese conspirator
Biggest customers included Americans with key positions with U.S. agencies and contractors.
Pay & Benefits
GSA boosts mileage reimbursement rate
Agency increases current rate to 56.5 cents per mile for feds who use their private vehicles for work.
Management
How to Get Rid of the Things That Drain You
While you’re fine tuning your resolutions for the new year, stop to write down what’s draining you.
Defense
Threatened delay in defense budget adds to planners’ uncertainty
Comptroller Hale puts new Pentagon sequestration figure at $45 billion.
Pay & Benefits
Money isn’t the top motivator for feds
Variety and autonomy also are key, survey finds.
Management
What history says about Chuck Hagel's Senate chances
In 1989, George H.W. Bush's Defense secretary nominee went down.
Management
Your guide to Obama's staff reshuffling
National Journal's summary of expected changes in top administration jobs.
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