Oversight
Play of the Day: The Grammys, George W. Bush and the Pope
The hacking of the former president, music awards and Benedict XVI’s resignation make for a jammed comedy Monday.
Oversight
Horse Meat Lasagna: The Secret Ingredient Is Regulatory Incompetence
Watered down food safety rules are at the heart of the European scandal.
Oversight
Treasury Nominee Expected to Ace Confirmation Hearing
Former budget director will be grilled on taxes, budget but Jack Lew will come prepared.
Management
Obama May Avoid Talking Sequestration in State of the Union
President is reluctant to focus on deep spending cuts.
Nextgov
DHS Releases Career Guidance for IT Professionals
Homeland Security CIO Richard Spires aims to help people make better career decisions.
Management
The 10 Most Historic State of the Union Moments in Modern History
From Kennedy to Obama, a video history of past State of the Unions.
Management
Pentagon Fails to Explain Sole-Source Contracts, GAO Says
Officials found to be confused or unaware of new requirements for justifications.
Pay & Benefits
Group Seeks Protection for Public Health Service Officers’ Pay
Legislation that would ensure military gets paychecks during a government shutdown leaves some out.
Oversight
Thousands of Organizations Mobilize Against Sequestration
Contractors, academics and union members warn of harm from automatic cuts.
Management
SBA Chief, Other Key Administration Officials Announce Departures
Obama also has OMB and border security vacancies to fill.
Nextgov
Commentary: Real cyber reform demands White House leadership
Cybersecurity isn’t a computer problem; it’s a societal problem.
Nextgov
The State of the Union Goes Interactive
Citizens can use a new White House tool to tell officials how topics from Tuesday’s speech affect them.
Management
Ex-Benedict: Why Popes Matter to Presidents
From JFK to Reagan, they have affected U.S. administrations. Will Benedict XVI's successor complicate life for Obama?
Management
Energy Secretary Won't Deny Affair With Solar Panel
Well played, Mr. Secretary. Well played.
Management
Really?! Handicap Parking Spot Painted Around Car
City takes incompetence to whole new level.
Defense
Defense Extends Benefits to Same-Sex Domestic Partners of Service Members
Memo from Defense Secretary Leon Panetta makes anticipated change official.
Pay & Benefits
Poll: Americans Think Private Sector Works Harder Than Public Sector
Majority also believe government workers earn more and have better job security, survey finds.
Management
Obama to Release Fiscal 2014 Budget Next Month, Defense memo Says
Congress will have ‘top level’ budget by mid-March, Federal Times reports.
Defense