Management
IRS names acting commissioner
Steven Miller will take over for Doug Shulman when his term expires next month.
Nextgov
New app posts president’s daily documents
Previous GPO apps included information on the federal budget and members of Congress.
Defense
Army prepares for workforce cuts, but not sequestration specifically
Official says planning for the automatic reductions could be detrimental.
Management
The Miracle of Flight (or Just About Anything Else)
There are lots of things that can go into a simple plane ride.
Defense
State Department officials: No protest outside Libya mission ahead of attack
News comes as Republicans hold hearings.
News
Doubling Down on Attacking Feds
Jack Welch refuses to apologize for suggesting that federal employees cooked unemployment numbers to help President Obama.
Oversight
Video: Obama campaign stands by Big Bird ad
Senior adviser says he is unaware of any efforts to take down the 30-second spot.
Defense
U.S. quietly sends task force to Jordan to aid in Syria crisis
Obama administration has so far declined to intervene directly.
Nextgov
GOP lawmakers knock FCC broadband testing
Agency spent $1 million in stimulus funds on British firm to evaluate network.
Management
How to Win Over a Colleague Who Doesn't Like You
Two simple ways to get on a person's good side.
Nextgov
HHS plan requires employees to outfit personal devices to agency standards
Strategy envisions stipends for some who bring their own smartphones and tablets.
Defense
Democrats accuse Issa of 'extremely partisan' Libya investigation
Oversight panel is holding a hearing titled 'The Security Failures of Benghazi.'
Oversight
Can civility save us from the fiscal cliff?
Veterans of budget wars say compromise could achieve less painful debt reduction.
Nextgov
Tech industry: Obama will win, but we prefer Romney
Study finds tech executives think Republican challenger would be better for industry.
Oversight
Obama signs new government charge card rules
Law adds penalties for feds who abuse their privileges.
Management
Video: Federal Employee of the Year
For her work battling pediatric HIV, Dr. Lynne Mofenson was recognized as the Federal Employee of the Year
Management
OPM: Feds should ‘rarely’ need time off to vote
Memo outlines rules for excused absences on Election Day.
Nextgov
North Korea: Our missiles can hit continental U.S.
The statement came from an unidentified National Defense Commission official on North Korea's state-run news agency.
Defense