Management

Saying Thank You for a Job Well Done

Rear Admiral Denny Moynihan's retirement provides some leadership lessons.

Management

White House, State Department back Russian punk band

U.S. expresses concern over harsh prison sentences for Pussy Riot members.

Nextgov

Some managers track ‘every detail’ on feds’ computer use

SpectorSoft program allows supervisors to watch workers’ actions ‘like a DVR.’

Nextgov

State withdraws Amazon Kindle contract

Department intends to conduct additional market research on program.

Pay & Benefits

Congressional pay raise in 2013?

Lawmakers are on track to receive an automatic salary bump, unless they vote against it.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Cuts to PBS and Joe Biden

Can Sesame Street survive?

News

Video: Sexy NASA

They're NASA, and they know it.

Defense

In Afghanistan, an increase in 'Green-on-Blue' killings

With the deaths of two U.S. troops on Friday, the Pentagon is investigating the trend of Afghan security forces killing Americans.

Management

Analysis: The legend of Simpson-Bowles

An updated deficit-reduction plan may be unveiled after the election.

Oversight

Van Hollen to play Paul Ryan in debate practice

The Maryland Democrat has been tapped to help Biden prepare.

Defense

Two U.S. troops killed by Afghan policeman

This is the sixth such attack in just two weeks.

Pay & Benefits

Summertime Q&A

Answers to recent reader questions and comments.

Tech

Agency handling of Recovery Act praised in new book

Journalist calls Obama stimulus one of history’s `most important and least understood’ laws.

Oversight

Analysis: You vote what you eat

Spending, eating and drinking habits give clues about your political views.

Oversight

Ryan denies seeking stimulus money

Documents published by WSJ contradict VP candidate's claim about making requests.