Management
GSA acquisitions chief goes on medical leave
FAS commissioner Kempf departs on eve of hearing to examine conference spending.
Nextgov
Homeland Security seeks an ecofriendly, network-centric northern border plan
Environmental assessment finds installing more technology beats adding checkpoints or fencing.
Oversight
Democratic senator: Deal with the fiscal cliff after the election
Durbin attempts to counter criticism Obama has failed to take responsibility for the economy.
Oversight
Justice Scalia: Guns may be regulated
Legal precedents from the days of the Founding Fathers have banned frightening weapons, he says.
Management
Cheney offers views on veep search
Former vice president says running mates should be qualified to be president.
Tech
The WordPress Example
Founder Matt Mullenweg says his company employs about 120 people spread out across 90 cities.
Defense
DHS drops plan to screen chemical-plant workers for terrorist ties
Move prompts questions on how department will implement chemical-security program.
Defense
Lawmaker estimates 89,000 Defense civilians would lose jobs under sequestration
Rep. Forbes unimpressed by Defense’s level of planning for reduction in force.
Management
USDA says it never meant to endorse ‘Meatless Mondays’
Newsletter to employees suggested vegetarianism is healthier, better for environment.
Oversight
Group reminds governor he owes feds an apology for Gestapo comments
LePage has yet to tell IRS employees he is sorry for comparing them to Nazis.
Management
Obama’s black education initiative draws cheers, brickbats
Education Department to house new office to boost African-American achievement.
Defense
Lawmakers question Pentagon’s request to move TRICARE funds
Defense wants to shift $708 million from its health care accounts to fund other unspecified priorities.
Management
First lady arrives in London, calls games 'awe-inspiring'
Michelle Obama promotes her Let's Move campaign.
Pay & Benefits
Romney accused of planning big pay cut for feds
Republican candidate wants to align public and private sector compensation.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Romney Goes to London
"Gaffe" is the word as Mitt travels around Britain.
Management
Treasury chief wrestles with legacy amid Libor scandal, economic worries
Geithner finds the perception he is 'too close to Wall Street' unfair.
Nextgov
Defense contractors beat Wall Street expectations despite budget pressures
Raytheon, Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin exceed earnings projections.
Pay & Benefits
Change for the Better
Surprising to some, Congress has actually done much to improve federal retirement benefits in recent decades.
Pay & Benefits