Management
Mars Curiosity's ‘History Making’ Discovery Revealed, With a Caveat
NASA announced the discovery of organic compounds on the surface of Mars, though won't yet say if they originated from the planet's surface.
Oversight
Senate unanimously approves Hatch Act update
Bill would expand the range of possible penalties for employees who violate the law.
Pay & Benefits
Analysis: Debunking the ambition myth as an excuse for the gender wage gap
Career and family choices aren't the only thing holding back women's earnings. Recent research shows that there is bias, too ... even if we're uncomfortable to call it out.
Pay & Benefits
Feds petition to get Christmas Eve off
If the movement gains 25,000 signatures, the White House will issue a response.
Management
The 'Plum Book' is out in print and digital formats
2012 edition features searchable Web app.
Management
Obama Tackles Questions about Fiscal Cliff on Twitter
President Obama took to Twitter to answer people's questions about tax increases associated with the fiscal cliff negotiations.
Management
Best Way to Deal With the Debt Ceiling? Kill It
The best solution would be to abolish the debt ceiling forever.
Management
Dems Press Republicans For Specific Fiscal Plans
Democrats on Sunday said the GOP needs to put forth specific plans to solve the problem.
Nextgov
VA trademarks ‘GI Bill’ to stop commercial rip-off artists
Department will issue terms of use within the next six months.
Management
GSA makes long-awaited move to consolidate FBI headquarters
Requests for information are part of Obama plan to shrink federal footprint.
Oversight
Pelosi fires up discharge petition to extend middle-class tax cuts
Democrat gives House speaker until Tuesday to agree to take up Senate-passed bill.
Pay & Benefits
TSP rebounds in November
All the funds were in the black last month despite fiscal cliff fears.
Management
Baseball players are also worried about the fiscal cliff
Outfielder B.J. Upton asks for $3 million bonus to be paid before Dec. 31.
Nextgov
What the 'new social operating system' means for government
Americans who 'live in networks' demand new ways of interacting with agencies.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Fiscal cliff, thank you cards and a surprise guest
The fiscal cliff looms large over late-night comedy.
Defense
GOP senator: Rice went beyond Benghazi talking points
Sen. Kelly Ayotte says she is very troubled by what she heard in meetings.
Oversight
Few signs of progress toward a fiscal cliff deal
On TV interviews, Geithner and Boehner reveal little indicating policy breakthroughs.
Management