Management
The 3 Basics All Organizations Need To Survive
Teams that thrive during uncertainty have developed these three basic principles.
Oversight
Key GOP senators vow to oppose Susan Rice as Secretary of State
John McCain says he'd block her; Lindsey Graham doesn't trust her.
Management
Pentagon acquisition chief focuses on workforce amid budget challenges
Kendall expands two-year-old better buying initiative citing contracting complexity, some mistakes.
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Citizens in nearly every state petition White House for right to secede
We the People petitions mocking secessionists also on the rise.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Petraeus scandal devolves into high school drama
Are the players teenagers or high-level government officials?
Oversight
Ryan: No mandate for Obama in election
The Wisconsin congressman maintains objections to raising taxes.
Oversight
Poll: Majority bracing for spending cuts and tax hikes in January
Americans would blame congressional Republicans over Obama.
Management
Some Encouraging Leadership from a Marine
An unknown shows lessons on quietly accepting responsibility.
Oversight
Obama meets with Senate majority leader on fiscal cliff
Discussions also addressed a cybersecurity bill Democrats want to advance.
Management
Groups urge Congress to lower cap on contractor pay
Coalition asks lawmakers to set maximum executive compensation for non-Defense contractors at $400,000.
Pay & Benefits
MSPB targets paychecks of managers who don’t comply with its decisions
Board expands authority to enforce its rulings on employee mistreatment.
Defense
Former AFRICOM general demoted over excessive spending
Decision follows a nearly 20-month Army investigation.
Management
Contract competition increasing at DHS, think tank says
Spending on basic research and development is a concern.
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.
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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.
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