Oversight

Does New House Plan to Keep Agencies Funded Have a Chance?

Bill would exceed Boehner's spending promise, unless sequestration takes hold.

Management

Obama Hits the Road to Spread State of the Union Message

President demands Congress act quickly on programs he outlined.

Oversight

Postal Reform Nears End Zone, Lawmakers Say

Saturday mail delivery remains a sticking point.

Nextgov

Battery Company Employees Played Video Games on Taxpayers’ Dime

IG audit found Recovery Act stimulus funds were misused, just as President Obama is pitching new clean-energy investments.

Defense

Analysis: Striking a New Deal for Defense

Money can no longer substitute for political will and agile planning.

Management

Sequestration Could Mean 14-Day Furloughs, RIFs at Homeland Security

DHS chief spells out negative consequences for the department’s mission, projects and employees.

Management

Is Lying Bad for Us?

There are mental and physical consequences, but we should strive to live more truthfully, regardless, to best understand reality.

Management

And Now Let Us Praise, and Consider the Absurd Luck of, Famous Men

A lesson about the success of Great Men from Intel co-founder Bob Noyce's life story.

News

Who's More Friendly, TSA or the Postal Service?

One senator has an opinion.

Oversight

Senator Puts Wasteful Contractors and Agencies 'On Notice'

Former state auditor McCaskill will lead a new oversight subcommittee.

Defense

Analysis: What's Wrong With Having a Secret Assassination Court?

The Obama Administration has considered establishing a special court to rubber-stamp targeted killings. But that won't do a thing to take care of civil libertarians' objections.

Defense

The Next Hurdle for Hagel's Confirmation as Pentagon Chief

Most still expect he'll make it, but it’s unclear where the votes are.

Management

Watergate: Marco Rubio’s Awkward Drink of Water In GIF Form

The senator and a bottle of Poland Spring create Internet sensation.

Management

Obama Exchanges Heartwarming ‘Fist Bump’ With Mark Kirk

A special moment caught between Obama and the recently returned senator.

Management

In Dueling Addresses, Marco Rubio and President Obama Use Words You Wouldn't Expect

In his State of the Union address, President Obama went big on "More" and "Jobs." Marco Rubio's response? "More" and "Government."

News

Storify: GovExec on #SOTU

Obama calls for "smarter government" in speech.

Oversight

Obama: We Need 'Smarter Government'

President's State of the Union urges lawmakers to "keep the people's government open."

Nextgov

Obama’s cyber executive order lays foundation for mandatory regulations

The directive expands to all critical sectors a Defense Department program that shares classified threat intelligence.

News

State of the Union: In Defense of Government and its Employees

Real-time analysis of the president's speech.