Oversight

Lawmakers scramble to stop sequestration

Members of both parties search for ways to delay or avoid the automatic cuts.

Management

Video: With Innovation, 'More Isn't Better, Better Is Better'

Director of the VA Center for Innovation discusses his team's approach to improving government.

Management

Bureau of Prisons faces a growing overcrowding problem

Inmate population is expected to increase during the next decade, GAO says.

Oversight

Mixed marks for Obama in annual secrecy report card

Open government group lauds progress in FOIA requests, laments declassification backlog.

Nextgov

State can’t track drone exports

Incomplete database risks releasing sensitive technology to adversaries.

Defense

Third victim of Libyan attack a former Navy SEAL

Glen Doherty served on the security detail for the ambassador, and was killed while helping the wounded, reports say.

Management

U.S. embassy staffer in Cairo ignored instructions not to release statement

Embassy statement has led to intense political backlash.

Defense

Clinton: U.S. government had 'nothing to do' with anti-Muslim film

Video is 'disgusting and reprehensible,' secretary of State says.

Management

The Top 5 Government Services Companies of 2012

Inc. Magazine recently released its list of fastest growing companies in America--here are the top five government service corporations.

Defense

Demonstrations continue outside U.S. embassy in Cairo

Obama calls Egyptian president, who condemns the attacks in televised statement.

Defense

Protesters storm U.S. embassy in Yemen

President Hadi apologizes for the assault, orders investigation.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Romney's Troubles and the iPhone 5

A new product is released, but politics is always central to late-night comedy.

Oversight

No drama spending bill glides through House panel

Rules Committee spends less than 10 minutes on the stopgap measure.

Nextgov

Study: On Facebook, voting is contagious

Large-scale study of more than 60 million users conducted during the November 2010 election finds social network has discernible effect on participation.

Pay & Benefits

Washington gives props to feds at annual awards gala

Nonprofit group honors civil servants for wide-ranging work in medicine, transportation safety, and law enforcement.

Oversight

Obama says Romney shoots first, aims later

In 60 Minutes interview, president says his challenger lacks caution.