Pay & Benefits

OPM to clarify language on federal closures

Sandy announcement reportedly created confusion among government employees over work status.

Defense

Analysis: How counter-terrorism has blinded our intelligence community

The United States' overriding interest in "actionable" information on terrorists has produced a dangerous form of tunnel vision.

Nextgov

Citizens of 39 states petition to secede from the union

Appeals from Louisiana, Texas and Florida cross the threshold for a White House response.

Management

VA Plans to Move 600,000 Employees to Cloud Email

The government expects to save $5 billion by moving to more nimble cloud computing.

Defense

Acting CIA head visits hill on Petreaus matter

Lawmakers are angry they didn't learn earlier about affair or threatening emails.

Nextgov

Do we need cyber cops for cars?

Regulators plan ‘rule-making ready’ research on vehicle control system security.

Nextgov

Bonuses for federal tech workers?

It's theoretically possible.

Defense

Reports: Susan Rice is favorite for State

If nominated, she would face a tough confirmation hearing.

Management

3 Bad Research Techniques That Will Ruin Your Work

In light of bad polling during the election, a look at other bad research methods that will foul a study.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Petreaus. David Petreaus.

The disgraced head of the CIA gets the Bond treatment.

Oversight

Tough road to a debt deal, even for a community-organizer-in-chief

Deal-making in a deeply divided Congress requires negotiating with party leaders in the House and Senate.

Defense

Why Petraeus's affair matters (but Bill Clinton's didn't)

In the military, there's very little distinction between public and private life.

Defense

Scandal investigation extends to U.S. commander in Afghanistan

Probe that led to Petraeus' resignation also uncovers inappropriate emails involving Gen. John Allen.

Management

3 Simple Steps to Manage Change and Transition

Three ways to help your team, and yourself, get through the changes ahead.

Oversight

Issa holds out hope for postal reform this Congress

Differences persist in House and Senate plans, but key Republican is optimistic.

Management

Outgoing Treasury secretary immersed in fiscal-cliff negotiations

Timothy Geithner is playing a crucial role in the showdown over expiring tax cuts and automatic spending cuts.

Defense

Veterans twice as likely to cheat on their spouses as non-veterans

Infidelity and divorce are more common among servicemen and women, a study found.