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
USPS pension surplus looks much smaller than originally thought
Lower interest rates have led to a more than $8 billion drop off in excess funds.
Nextgov
On the Internet, the FBI knows if you’re a dog
Online anonymity is rapidly becoming a relic of a bygone era.
Management
There's Nothing Lazy About Working from Bed
Is clacking away on a laptop in bed more comfortable and productive than at a desk? Of course!
Oversight
Petraeus will testify about Benghazi tomorrow
The former CIA director will appear at a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing Thursday
Nextgov
Obama directive would allow preemptive cyber strikes
October secret policy makes a distinction between ‘network defense’ and ‘cyber operations,’ report says.
Management
Whistleblower protection act heads to president’s desk
Senate clears bipartisan bill that covers TSA employees for the first time.
Defense
Meet the leading contender to replace David Petraeus at the CIA
The agency's acting director could soon become permanent.
Management