Management
Nine Government Reforms Obama Should Discuss with Romney
President Obama said in his first post-election press conference that he was going to ask Governor Romney’s advice on government reform. There has been a lot of advice developed in recent months! Here are some potential resources for them to draw upon.
Oversight
Better liked than Congress: David Petraeus
40 percent of Americans still have a favorable opinion of the former CIA director.
Nextgov
As Thanksgiving travelers head out, FAA flight status site goes down
Outage comes on one of the busiest travel days of the year.
Oversight
Analysis: Rudman's passing reminds senators of what they can be
Senator served in an era when independence, intelligence, and integrity were the qualities of a great senator.
Management
Fed chairman calls fiscal cliff a threat, predicts growth if it's avoided
Long-term debt plan 'could help make the new year a very good one,' he says.
Management
Tight times require creative approaches to funding new FBI headquarters
GSA could consider exchanging the current property for a new one, rather than a traditional sale.
Management
Lawmaker asks watchdog to look into contractor executive pay caps
New York Democrat cites 20 percent growth in top company pay while average Americans scrimp.
Nextgov
No, the Senate will not be voting to spy on your email
While previous versions of the bill allowed 22 agencies to read emails, the latest iteration does not.
Nextgov
White House turns turkey fate over to social media
The Turkey with the most Facebook likes and shares will receive the Presidential pardon.
Pay & Benefits
Feds to Congress: Leave us out of deficit deal
Coalition of federal unions writes to lawmakers to say enough is enough.
Management
Most voters give Uncle Sam the thumbs-up for Sandy response
Survey also finds respondents evenly divided over whether feds or states should foot the bill for cleanup.
Management
Is the TSA Killing Us?
Many will take to the roads over Thanksgiving to avoid the hassle of air travel--and that leads to higher traffic fatalities.
Management
Obama sends Hillary Clinton to Middle East for Gaza talks
Secretary of State visiting Jerusalem, Ramallah and Cairo.
Nextgov
The real danger posed by Nate Silver
Great aggregation comes at the expense of great raw material.
Pay & Benefits
Peace Corps volunteers not properly informed on health care compensation options
Peace Corps, Labor aren't adequately tracking program for reimbursements, GAO says.
Management
3 Ways to Leverage Your Time to Restore Work-Life Balance
Determine your top life priorities and make sure you allocate the proper time investment to all of them.
Pay & Benefits
FDA’s negative image hurts recruitment, report finds
Some prospective scientists don’t view the agency as innovative.
Nextgov
Non-secession White House petitions also surge
A breakdown of We the People petitions filed since the election.
Oversight