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.

Oversight

McCain calls Kerry 'Mr. Secretary'

Kerry jokes about their failed presidential campaigns.

Pay & Benefits

Feds petition to get Christmas Eve off

If the movement gains 25,000 signatures, the White House will issue a response.

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

Sitting for More Than an Hour is Terrible for Your Health

More companies are pushing for standing desks citing growing evidence that sitting results in severe negative health consequences.