Management
Always a bridesmaid: The people Obama passes over for top jobs
Bad luck or timing can get in the way of nominations.
Defense
Pentagon would furlough all civilians under revised sequestration, analyst says
Officials should make rotations schedule public before March, Todd Harrison suggests.
Tech
E-government could help dig the Postal Service out of its financial hole
USPS' internal auditor sees revenue opportunities in government’s online shortfalls.
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Air Force eyes return of mobile nuclear missiles
Rail or vehicle based systems could augment warheads stored in fixed silos.
Pay & Benefits
Social Security may owe thousands of employees more back pay
Recent ruling affirms that the agency has violated the terms of a 2002 discrimination case settlement.
Management
Analysis: The man who could save Obama's legacy
As Treasury secretary, Jack Lew would likely bring a tough stance to budget battles.
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Maven madness: Apparently everyone’s an expert on social media
With the proliferation of ‘Ninja’ and ‘Evangelist’ on business cards, it might be time for more meaningful job titles.
Defense
The U.S. may not leave any troops behind in Afghanistan
Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes became the first Obama administration official to raise the possibility of a complete withdrawal.
Management
You Probably Write a Novel's Worth of Email Every Year
The average worker writes a book about the length of The Great Gatsby in email each year.
Defense
Hagel pick could signal U.S. policy shift on Iran
Nomination might pave the way for a peaceful solution to the nuclear standoff.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Muskets for all!
Jon Stewart discusses the gun control debate on his show.
Management
The 6 Habits of Highly Effective Chiefs of Staff
Rahm Emanuel, Dick Cheney and what it takes to do Washington's second-most-powerful job.
Management
Blocking potential Treasury nominee gets the GOP nowhere in debt ceiling fight
Attempt could backfire and serve only to strengthen Obama’s hand.
Management
NNSA selects new firm to manage two nuclear arms sites
Contract is expected to save $3.27 billion over a decade.
Management
Obama’s Cabinet not as diverse this time
This term the cabinet will feature more longtime Obama allies.
Management
Second Veterans Affairs official resigns after conference overspending
Fallout continues from 2011 Orlando training sessions that cost $6.1 million.
Management
Social Security official’s term expires next week
Obama hasn’t nominated a successor yet to lead cash-strapped agency.
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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