Tech
The Hottest Book Drop in Town: Behind the Scenes at the Budget Release
In the age of the PDF, budget drops aren't what they used to be.
Defense
Obama Budget Pays for Military Base Closures
New BRAC would be modeled after 1993 and ’95 rounds, official says.
Management
How to Make Working Outside Work for You
A how-to guide for getting the most out of taking the office outdoors.
Pay & Benefits
White House Budget Plan Increases Feds’ Pension Contributions
Proposal would raise the amount employees pay toward pensions by 1.2 percent over three years.
Nextgov
Obama Seeks Slight Increase in Tech Spending for Fiscal 2014
The president’s proposed budget includes a 2 percent hike for IT.
Management
Postal Service Reverses Plans to End Saturday Mail Delivery
USPS will now seek to reduce workforce and raise prices to address fiscal situation.
Pay & Benefits
Obama Seeks 1 Percent Pay Raise for Feds
Fiscal 2014 budget plan also proposes a 1 percent salary increase for military.
Management
Obama Names Three to Labor Relations Board Amid Court Fight
Previous recess appointments face a court challenge.
Management
3 Governments Playing on Human Nature to Improve Program Performance
Principles of behavioral economics are influencing how governments approach new policy.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Looming Threat of Kim Jong-Un
Craig Ferguson and Conan O’Brien look toward North Korea.
Oversight
The Real Budget Action Won't Come Until Wednesday's Dinner With the GOP
12 Republican senators are scheduled to attend.
Management
The Rutgers Basketball Fiasco: Leadership, Responsibility and Accountability
Lessons learned from last week's big sports story.
Management
11 Things You Didn't Know About Drinking Coffee at Work
Your comprehensive, fully caffeinated guide.
Oversight
It's Debt-Ceiling Madness Again. Why You Should Stay Calm (Sort Of)
Political climate has changed since 2011 standoff.
Nextgov
VA’s Top Budget Priority: Processing Disability Claims
Total cost of new system is pegged at more than half a billion dollars through 2014.
Management
Federal Leadership is on the Decline
New research sheds light on which agencies have the best, and worst, leadership.
Management
Budget Director Nominee Wants More Emphasis on Management
Sylvia Mathews Burwell lists improved efficiency and effectiveness among goals.
Nextgov
Did Jon Stewart Foil the Pentagon's Health Records Plan?
The comedian could finally do what Congress hasn't been able to do: Force the Defense Department to address its ‘intolerable’ system.
Oversight
Mailing Experts Hit Capitol Hill as Lawmakers Negotiate Postal Reform
Industry reps differ on pricing but all agree reform is necessary.
Defense