Defense
Navy SEAL killed rescuing a kidnapped doctor in Afghanistan
The doctor, Dilip Joseph , was abducted along with two other men last Wednesday after visiting a rural medical clinic.
Nextgov
Report chronicles the rising burden of military mental health care
Mental disorders accounted for 63 percent increase in hospital visits during 11 years of war.
Oversight
Obama, Boehner talk fiscal cliff at White House
'Lines of communication remain open,' spokesman for the House speaker says.
Management
Administration seeks $60 billion in Hurricane Sandy relief funding
President Obama also orders creation of multi-agency rebuilding task force.
Management
Obama Lights National Christmas Tree in Festive, Musical Ceremony
About 17,000 guests huddled under blankets as the White House kicked off the holiday season with the 90th National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony.
Pay & Benefits
Federal employee advocates to Congress: Don’t cut workers’ comp
Senate has proposed trimming benefits to retirement-age former employees receiving benefits due to on-the-job injury.
Defense
Agencies keep too many documents classified, president told
Declassification board recommends new White House-led panel to modernize procedures.
Management
Gephardt: Fiscal Cliff Deal Will Cost Some Lawmakers Their Jobs
Getting a deal to avoid the fiscal cliff is going to cost some lawmakers their jobs.
Pay & Benefits
Expansion of FEHBP-covered autism treatments draws praise as initial step
Washington-area feds won’t see the added benefits, group says.
Management
Agencies warn of furloughs, hiring freezes
Planning intensifies in preparation for sequestration.
Management
One Minute of Advice From Steve Jobs You Must Hear
A newly unearthed video reveals Steve Jobs' vision of the world and views on life’s possibilities.
Defense
Defense IG was ‘flawed’ in criticism of audit agency, official says
Intra-Pentagon dispute continues over risk-based approach to agency priorities.
Management
Three Ways to Behave Yourself to Better Leadership
Three ways to modify your actions for better leadership.
Management
Leadership Spotlight: Cindy Orellana, NIST
A look at the work of a young Presidential Management Fellow working with DHS and FEMA.
Management
The final election receipts exceeded $2 billion
The Romney campaign had a surge of $86 million raised between October 18 and November 26.
Defense
Analysis: The military knows it has a morality problem
Sexual abuse. Adultery. Misconduct. Suicide. Has the U.S. military lost its way?
Oversight
Lieberman vows not to budge on defense cuts in final votes
Pentagon's budget has been eviscerated, outgoing senator says.
Management
It’s Time to Let Government Workers Sleep on the Job
With the benefits of napping becoming increasingly clear, it's time to let public sector employees rejuvenate the way nature intended them to.
Management