Pay & Benefits
A 'Measly' Pay Raise Is the Least of Feds' Worries
Contributing more for pensions and the threat of governmentwide automatic spending cuts are bigger issues.
Nextgov
White House worked with buyout firm to save refinery, union jobs
The Obama administration agreed to loosen environmental restrictions to seal the deal.
Oversight
VA’s pricey ‘Patton’ spoof draws heat from lawmakers
HR office’s video reportedly cost $52,000.
Tech
HR and tech managers aren’t on the same page
Plans for bringing on future IT leaders need improvement, study finds.
Defense
Obama's Navy SEAL critics are failing
The veterans' excessive partisan remarks are turning them into a laughingstock within the special forces community.
Management
Government is getting 'smarter,' management officials say
OMB touts progress on curbing waste and modernizing operations.
Management
GSA seeks more savings in travel spending
Freezing per diem rates was first step in reducing costs.
Oversight
Negative talk about Obama spikes in poll
The trend coincides with more positive chat about Romney.
Management
Tampa mayor has no problem calling off Republican Convention
Soon-to-be Hurricane Isaac threatens the event.
Oversight
Man who threatened Obama greeted authorities with a shotgun
The Secret Service detained the man after he sent emails threatening emails to the FBI
Management
USPS wasted $1.2 million on 'Simpsons' stamps
The Postal Service recently posted a third-quarter $5.2 billion loss.
Pay & Benefits
Poll: Will the prolonged pay freeze change your vote?
President is withholding a raise until Congress passes a budget.
Oversight
Budget office warns of recession if Congress allows country to go over fiscal cliff
Latest Congressional Budget Office forecast paints dire picture.
Oversight
A split verdict on Ryan as Romney's veep choice
Views of Ryan are 33 percent positive, 32 percent negative.
Defense
Afghanistan war has claimed 2,000 U.S. military
It took nine years to reach 1,000 deaths, but only 27 months to reach the next 1,000.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Rep. Todd Akin's Remarks
The Missouri Senate candiate's comments on abortion take center stage.
Management
Managing Innovation
Chief Technology Officer Todd Park taps industry's risk-takers to unleash creative solutions in government.
Pay & Benefits