Defense
Drop commissaries, schools, beef jerky research and Klingon workshops
GOP senator would cut $68 billion in nonmission Pentagon programs.
Defense
Tough questions may signal quicker, quieter end to Afghanistan war
Support for war is waning in Washington.
Pay & Benefits
Military pay raises drove uptick in Pentagon’s personnel spending
CBO looks at the escalating cost of military compensation from the edge of the fiscal cliff.
Nextgov
Residents of all 50 states have filed secession petitions
A handful of Vermont residents joined the appeal for independence on Thursday.
Management
Leadership Spotlight: Tyler Robinson of the Export-Import Bank
Shining a spotlight on emerging federal leaders.
Management
Postal Service announces a record $16 billion loss in fiscal 2012
Agency claims solvency is possible, with congressional action.
Management
Giant Duck Urges Lame Duck Congress to Avoid Fiscal Cliff
Comically large mallard urges congressional leaders not to “duck their responsibilities” during lame duck session.
Management
How Can Good Management Help Avoid the Fiscal Cliff?
Reducing the cost of government programs through better management of program operations could play a significant role in the framework for a 10-year budget deal.
Oversight
BP agrees to $4.5 billion settlement of criminal charges in Gulf spill
The company will plead guilty to felonies related to worker deaths and obstruction.
Oversight
Petraeus to testify before Congress on Thursday, Friday
The former CIA director is set to attend hearings on Libya attack.
Management
No honeymoon period ahead for Obama
At press conference, no time to savor solid victory and no claim to exaggerated mandate.
Management
Indecision on fiscal cliff tax provisions leaves IRS in limbo
Acting commissioner Miller warns alternative minimum tax hike would hit 60 million.
Nextgov
The best of the non-secession petitions to the White House
One We the People petitioner's hokey plea for national unity
Pay & Benefits
Pay reform unlikely anytime soon, says former civil servant
The government’s aging compensation system needs a makeover, but HR expert thinks status quo will prevail.
Defense
FBI director briefs lawmakers on Petraeus investigation
Robert Mueller says he wasn't told of the probe before the election.
Management
Obama strongly defends Susan Rice on Benghazi
Says he will choose her for secretary of State if he concludes she is best-suited for the job.
Management
Obama seeks Romney's help on government reform
On the campaign trail, Romney pledged to consolidate and possibly eliminate whole agencies.
Management