Nextgov
Where are the electronic health record savings?
RAND study reverses earlier verdict on key part of Affordable Care Act.
Nextgov
F-35 software isn’t ready for prime time, Pentagon report says
Evaluation cites ‘virtually no progress’ in development, integration and lab testing.
Management
On Schoolhouse Rock’s 40th Anniversary, A Canadian Reflects
Regardless of your country of origin, all these years later, Schoolhouse Rock still endures.
Pay & Benefits
Letter carriers win raise, will pay more for health benefits
Arbitrators strike deal between USPS and union after negotiations stalled.
Nextgov
On its way out, the U.S. will give Afghanistan its own fleet of drones
Although the type of drones hasn't been specified, the unmanned vehicles will be unarmed.
Defense
Walmart to hire 100,000 veterans over five years
Company working with White House, federal agencies to encourage action from other businesses.
Pay & Benefits
House panel rejects proposal to end feds’ mass transit benefit
Sandy amendment to impose a 1.63 percent spending cut on agencies also fails.
Management
Fiscal 2014 budget delayed, OMB confirms, citing uncertainty
House Budget Chairman Ryan mocks Obama for past tardiness.
Management
Infographic: The Secret to Better Sleep
A look at how you can get the rest you need in 2013.
Nextgov
What the NRA should fear most from government action: Research
Tasking the CDC with a scientific study of gun violence would be enlightening.
Defense
Analysis: How Chuck Schumer saved Chuck Hagel
Key Senator gives Defense secretary nominee the nod.
Oversight
Analysis: Next fiscal fight shifts focus to spending cuts
Now that the tax battle is over, Democrats will be in the hot seat.
Defense
Vast majority of national security insiders want Defense, CIA nominees confirmed
Insiders praise Hagel's independence and Brennan's close relationship with Obama.
Management
Photo: Inaugural Practice Parade
Marching bands and the motorcade got in a test run ahead of Monday's inauguration.
Oversight
Play of the Day: How to protect yourself from the government
Stephen Colbert devotes an entire segment to gun control with his "Double Barrel Blam-o-Rama."
Nextgov
Feds like BYOD so much they’d consider paying their agency to update their devices
Government employees estimate they gain nine hours per week in productivity.
Management
Never Be Late Again With The 'On Time is Late' Principle
Taking time to plan your day, and focusing on arriving early, will help take the stress out of your day.
Pay & Benefits
Obama says debt ceiling impasse threatens fed pay
A government default could mean delayed checks for civilians and troops.
Pay & Benefits
Freshman lawmaker on pay, benefits: None for me, thanks
New GOP member says he wants to show his commitment to reform.
Management