Tech

IRS and SEC detect fraud patterns in heaps of data

Analytics tools exploit volume of information to save money, panelists say.

Nextgov

Commentary: Regulations are killing innovation in government

CIOs struggle to spend wisely and get rid of deadwood employees.

News

Meningitis, Twitter and Federal Brands

When it comes to potential illnesses, people in the world of social media want to know what the CDC has to say.

Management

The Four Traits of Highly Effective Debaters

Look for four attributes of successful leadership — five if you count empathy.

Defense

Afghan intelligence agent kills two Americans in inside attack

Former American officer and an American soldier die in suicide bombing.

Management

What Does Your Wanted Poster Say?

Sir Ernest Shackleton's honest wanted poster drives how my firm looks for new talent.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Taking on the Nobel Peace Prize

Stephen Colbert mocks the committee's choice of the EU.

Management

Chief Learning Officers: What Would You Say...Ya Do Here?

A survey shows 63 percent of feds misidentify who's responsible for organizational learning.

Oversight

The book of government waste: from robo-squirrels to caviar

Senator lists 100 government-funded projects he deems unnecessary.

Oversight

Americans donate almost $8 million to pay down debt

Gifts to the government are allowed under a 1961 law.

Nextgov

Looking for a job? Use social media.

Hiring managers increasingly use tools like LinkedIn and Facebook to recruit candidates.

Oversight

Obama orders flags flown at half-staff for Arlen Specter

The former senator from Pennsylvania 'stood by federal employees,' AFGE says.

Defense

Did the CIA arrange a marriage in order to kill Al-Awlaki?

A Danish spy claims that the third marriage of the al-Qaeda terrorist was actually part of a CIA plot.

Defense

How Navy SEAL Matt Bissonnette won the Bin Laden book competition

The author rushed to publish his book before receiving Pentagon approval to get a jump on the competition.

Oversight

Ryan says he backs term limits for Congress

Candidate made the idea an issue in 1998, but refused to sign term-limit pledge.