Oversight

Senate confirms new Nuclear Regulatory chief

Obama-picked MacFarlane will lead the troubled commission until July 2013.

Defense

GOP lawmaker: National security leaks ‘probably the most damaging’ in U.S. history

Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Mich., offers stark assessment in interview with National Journal.

Nextgov

Former DHS contractor nabbed in immigrant form forgery plot

Twice in roughly a year, USCIS allegedly falls prey to an inside job.

News

Drinking on the Job? You're Fired

Eight federal air marshals lose their jobs for drinking at a restaurant while on the clock.

Oversight

Senator: U.S. attorney has no choice but to pursue contempt case against Holder

Justice Department official had said he would not take any action to prosecute attorney general.

Tech

Cyber Summer Camp

More state-level camps and competitions are necessary to inspire the interest that is necessary for a capable cybersecurity workforce.

Management

Washington-area agencies open after severe weekend storm

Employees can take unscheduled leave or telework.

Management Matters - Advice And Comment

Mix and Match

Group mentoring meets a variety of needs where one-on-one programs fall short.

Perspectives

American Abroad

Embassy visit shines a light on the diverse roles of U.S. diplomacy.

Briefing

Wielding The Ax

Firing a fed is not easy, but it’s not mission impossible either.

Thinking Ahead

Down by the Schoolyard

Deborah Temkin takes bullying to heart and is leading the Education Department’s campaign against it.

Briefing

Security Trust

Homeland Security cyber chief Mark Weatherford joins the FBI and Defense Department in the fight against hackers.

Nextgov

Vital Signs

Human processes, not technology, will be the biggest challenge for developers of the Defense-VA electronic health record.

Nextgov

Tech Roundup

Network defense, the cloud takes off and the rat factor.

Briefing

Around Government

Battle of the blaze, game spirit, counting plum jobs and the invisible war.

Features

Delivering the Future

As the U.S. Postal Service struggles under its own weight, some are looking across the pond for answers.