News
Scalia Doesn't Mince Words on State of the Union
Justice says he does not want to "lend dignity" to the "childish spectacle."
Management
Full Text: President Obama's 2013 State of the Union Speech
Here is the transcript, as prepared for delivery.
Defense
Top Pentagon Brass Lay Out Details of Sequestration Nightmare
Joint Chiefs ask senators to cancel threat and adjust continuing resolution.
Defense
Senate Panel Backs Hagel Nomination on Party-Line Vote
Full Senate vote on controversial nominee expected later this week.
Pay & Benefits
Public-Sector Workers Rally Against Sequestration
Unions will meet with lawmakers to discourage automatic budget cuts.
Management
The 9 Biggest Cliches in State of the Union Addresses
As Obama heads to the teleprompter, White House speechwriters spot the tired phrases he should avoid.
Management
Welcome to the Future: Congress Takes on 3-D Printing
3-D printing now lets you make a high-capacity ammo magazine at home, but that’s just the start of a "third industrial revolution."
Oversight
Comptroller warns government debt is unsustainable
GAO chief discusses improper payments, clean books, tax gap and duplication.
Management
The Pope Shows That Sometimes Leadership is Addition by Subtraction
The health of the organization he’s led is more important to him than being the leader of that organization.
Nextgov
DOD Aims to Shield Nuke Operations From Budget Cuts
Administration officials say U.S. nuclear weapons operations are a national priority.
Oversight
Congress Can Approve a Budget This Year, Lawmakers Say
Republican and Democrat say political will to fix appropriations process will determine success.
Defense
Republicans May Take Hagel Nomination Fight to Senate Floor
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., still seeks Benghazi answers.
Nextgov
Defense and the intelligence community pursue conflicting cloud plans
Roadmaps for shifting computer work to collaborative online environments follow different construction designs.
Defense
With Obama's Plan, 32,000 Troops Would Remain in Afghanistan in 2014
President Obama will announce his timetable during his State of the Union speech.
Nextgov
Why North Korea's Nuclear Program Can't Be Stopped
The world can't negotiate with North Korea, because the world doesn't have anything North Korea wants.
Nextgov
Next Stop for Controversial Airport Scanners: Office Buildings?
Say "cheese," federal employees!
Defense
Defense Employees Break Charity Record for 9th Straight Year
Contributions rise despite threat of budget cuts, furloughs.
Management
National Security Insiders: Sequestration is Going to Happen
Nearly 80 percent say there's no way a deal can be done to avoid across-the-board cuts by the March 1 deadline.
Management
Agencies Must Provide Better Protection for Sexual Assault Victims, OPM Says
Department-specific plans needed to address domestic violence and assault.
Tech