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.

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.

Defense

Former AFRICOM general demoted over excessive spending

Decision follows a nearly 20-month Army investigation.

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.