Oversight
The Second-Term Jinx
Ike, Nixon, Reagan, Clinton—presidents historically fumble the end of an eight-year term. With a hostile Congress, Obama faces a similar fate.
Defense
OPM to Agencies: Create Personal Advocates for Civilians Returning from Combat Zones
Each agency should designate a liaison to ensure employees receive benefits post combat.
Management
The 5 Agencies with the BEST Leadership in Government
These agencies are reported to have the most effective leadership in government.
Nextgov
Calling All Hackers
The White House wants to produce production-ready apps available under an open source license.
Nextgov
A Week After it was Mysteriously Disabled, U.S. Forces-Korea Website Returns
Officials restored most of the content following a 'hardware failure.'
Nextgov
Most CIOs Check In After Hours, Study Finds
Only 14 percent never work in the evenings or on the weekends.
Management
What You Can Learn from Google's Most Popular Training Course
A look at Google's training course, "Search Inside Yourself."
Management
Obama: Budget Will Reduce the Deficit Without 'Aimless, Reckless' Cuts
President says his proposal will not hurt middle class or seniors, despite targeting federal employees and retirees.
Management
IRS Saves $1 Billion by Cutting Staff, Travel, Office Space and Contracts
Agency touts strategic priorities amid budget uncertainty.
Management
Ex-Regulatory Chief Sunstein Touts Obama Accomplishments
Agency rulemakers’ reliance on hard numbers drew critics left and right, he says during book tour.
Management
Analysis: Margaret Thatcher Was Tougher Than Reagan
Late U.K. prime minister told George H.W. Bush not to 'go wobbly' on Iraq.
Oversight
Senator to Grill Obama's Energy Nominee on Nuclear-Waste Site
History between Sen. Ron Wyden and Ernest Moniz dates back to the 1990s.
Oversight
Rand Paul to Be First Presidential Contender to Hit All Early Primary States
Senator aims to surpass father’s standing as a tea-party leader.
Management
Agenda Is Stacked With Return of Congress, Obama's Budget
OMB, Energy and EPA nominees are slated for confirmation hearings.
Defense
Botched Attack Kills State Department Employee in Afghanistan
Anne Smedinghoff, 25, is the first State official who has been killed there since the war begun.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Obama’s Scale of Hot Public Servants
Eric Holder is not as good-looking as Kamala Harris, says Obama.
Nextgov
Meet Two Feds Who Made Government Work Better
A little technology smartly applied can move the bureaucracy in a new direction.
Management
Nominations Needed: Who Innovates in Your Organization?
Nominate government innovators for the chance to present at Excellence in Government in May.
Pay & Benefits
Why Isn't Joe Biden Giving Back Some of His Salary?
One possible reason: He's not as wealthy as Obama or others in the Cabinet.
Management