Oversight
Lawmakers disagree on whether to cook Big Bird
Beloved Sesame Street character enters sequestration cuts fray.
Management
Two Justice officials forced out by Fast and Furious report
Others face potential personnel actions, pending review.
Management
Contractors complain about Pentagon limits on labor rates
Letter to acquisition chief argues law requires negotiations, not mandate.
Management
NASA, Angry Birds and the Question of Gamification
NASA and Angry Birds have teamed up to spread the word about Curiosity.
Pay & Benefits
Health premiums for feds will increase 3.4 percent in 2013
Enrollees on average will shell out less than $7 more per pay period.
Management
Clinton: Former Myanmar generals inspired by 'The West Wing'
Secretary of State says NBC drama taught leaders about the democratic process.
Defense
U.S. eyes al-Qaida affiliate in Libya consulate attack
Both local militants and the affiliate may have been involved.
Nextgov
Issa proposes legislation to reboot federal IT
Draft bill would give CIOs budget authority and establish acquisition centers of excellence.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- The 47 Percent, the Chaos and the Response
The Mitt Romney video has hit late-night TV.
Oversight
Report clears attorney general, cites 14 others in Fast and Furious operation
IG says ‘systemic’ problems led to gun-tracking program’s failure.
Oversight
Romney wishes some feds weren’t unionized
GOP presidential nominee hints that he would root out more bad seeds in the government workforce if allowed.
Management
Managers warned not to neglect front-line supervisors in tough times
Employee engagement also is critical to boosting morale, panel says.
Oversight
Senate Republicans block vote on vet jobs bill
Both the measure and the opposition criticized for playing politics.
Defense
Russia wants USAID out
President Vladimir Putin accuses the agency of influencing elections.
Defense
Chinese protesters surround U.S. ambassador's car, cause minor damage
'Down with the U.S. imperialists' and 'return our money,' crowd chants.
Management
3 Rules for Hiring Contractors
A few tips to help you get the most out of taxpayer dollars when looking for contract support.
Oversight
Video: Obama addresses Romney remarks on Letterman
Obama: "If you want to be president, you have to work for everyone."
Defense
Insiders: Romney's attacks over defense cuts won't sway voters
Many Americans think defense reductions are reasonable, security experts note.
Oversight