Management

Sequestration could hit Washington area with recession, economist warns

But some disagree job losses would slice thousands off area’s federal and contractor payrolls.

Management

HHS rolls out prescription drug partnership with major retailers

Sebelius contrasts free preventive benefits for seniors with GOP Medicare proposals.

Nextgov

TRICARE substance abuse treatment falls short, experts say

The military insurance program covers 20-day inpatient rehabilitation at contract facilities.

Oversight

Why Issa won't drop 'fast and furious'

With less than 100 days until the elections, political calculations are also invariably at play.

Pay & Benefits

Romney again targets federal compensation, jobs

GOP presidential candidate reiterates feds should not be 'paid a better deal than taxpayers.'

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Romney's Lighter Half and Obama Buys the Beer

Leno takes a look at Obama's trip to the Iowa State Fair.

Management

Is Ryan really a fiscal hawk?

He's voted to cut, but also to spend lavishly.

Pay & Benefits

Are Americans ready for a real debate on the size of government?

As the chairman of the House Budget Committee, Paul Ryan passed two controversial budgets.

Management

How to Manage Remotely

Many managers want to jump on the telework bandwagon themselves.

Features

The State of Defense

Today's U.S. military operations and the people behind the force.

Thinking Ahead

The More Things Change

We asked our correspondent, a former Marine radio operator in Vietnam, to assess the Army’s top procurement priority—its battlefield network.

Advice And Comment

In the Line of Fire

Defense employees hunker down for the potential barrage of budget and workforce cuts.

Advice And Comment

The Hacker Wars

Collateral damage and a dearth of cyberwarriors are among the Pentagon’s biggest hurdles.

Editor's Notebook

What's Next

Pentagon leaders face an unprecedented combination of challenges.

Features

Truth & Consequences

Two analysts explore the potential fallout if Congress fails to avert defense cuts triggered by the 2011 Budget Control Act.