Oversight
The budget deficit is shrinking faster than at any time since World War II
It's still huge, but this year alone it fell by $210 billion.
Management
Homeland Security achieves new level in auditability
Officials call first 'qualified' opinion in five financial areas an 'extraordinary accomplishment.'
Management
GAO wants to charge companies disputing federal contract awards
Money would fund a docket to organize claims, create transparency in process.
Pay & Benefits
Leaving feds out of deficit deal wins bipartisan support
Lawmakers representing federal employees say their constituents have paid fair share.
Management
How to Stay Out of the Weeds with Your Boss
A lot of leaders struggle with this one because it calls for letting go of a personal mastery of all the details.
Management
How Do You Keep Track of Your Day-to-Day Tasks?
A search for ways to get, and keep, organized.
Nextgov
Obama to pardon both turkeys after useless Facebook contest
Only one bird will attend the ceremony, however.
Tech
Why mayors should run the Department of Transportation
The focus on federal transportation projects has shifted from highways to a more holistic approach.
Management
Shrinking budgets and political polarization among hurdles for next four years
Executives also face a looming retirement wave and must improve job performance measures.
Defense
Explosions near the US Embassy in Kabul are not a sign of progress
U.S. Embassy workers on high alert after the early morning explosion.
Pay & Benefits
The head of Goldman Sachs wants to raise your retirement age
The CEO also says entitlements in general have to slowed down and contained.
Oversight
Dreaded yellow light may be trap for traffic violations
Activist group claims signals are timed to increase traffic violations.
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