Management
Analysis: John Kerry, Obama's diplomat
The secretary of State nominee will appear before lawmakers on Thursday for his confirmation hearing.
Management
The case for Jennifer Granholm as Labor secretary
Granholm has the stature and the media savvy to put income inequality at the center of the national debate.
Oversight
Once unthinkable, severe spending cuts now seem plausible
Senators increasingly see sequester as the best deal either side can get.
Management
Give Feds Permission to Screw Up
Operating out of fear, fear that is often self-imposed, is never a good formula for success.
Management
CFC charity groups obscuring overhead costs, report finds
Federations criticized for lack of transparency in collecting administrative fees.
Management
What Obama Doesn't Get About Gender Inequality
Caring for children and other loved ones makes it harder for women (and some men) to keep up.
Defense
The ban on women in combat will officially end
Wednesday announcement by Panetta comes after November lawsuit.
Management
Rand Paul Would Have Fired Hillary Clinton
If he were president, the Senator told Clinton, he would have dismissed her.
Management
Perceptions About Health Care Spending Are Wrong
The conventional wisdom about government health care spending misses the mark.
Defense
Air Force chief says sexual assaults are a 'cancer' to be stopped
Service branch had a 30 percent increase in reported assaults from fiscal 2011 to fiscal 2012.
Defense
Pentagon leaders continue push against sequestration
National security readiness 'is at a tipping point,' Joint Chiefs warn.
Defense
Cleared of wrongdoing, General Allen wants to get back to his old life
The Pentagon's inspector general has found that Allen did not violate military codes of conduct.
Pay & Benefits
House passes No Budget, No Pay
Bill temporarily suspends debt ceiling, links lawmakers’ salaries to budget process.
Management
Agencies could communicate better during rule-making, GAO says
More than one-third of major regulations are published without prior public notice.
Management
3 Ways to Cure Your Smartphone ADD
Three simple ways to remedy your Executive ADD and be a better leader.
Oversight
Clinton's Benghazi testimony will be her last act as Secretary of State
Before Hillary Clinton ends her tenure at the State Department she'll deal with one final piece of unfinished business.
Oversight
Senate budget chairwoman: Senate will pass a budget
This would be the first time in four years.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Inauguration madness
Obama's second swearing-in gets time on late-night TV.
Management