Tech
OMB unveils upgrade to governmentwide performance website
Additions include bar graphs and other features to help measure progress on goals.
Financial Planning
Growing problem: Financial exploitation of older adults
The illegal or improper use of older persons’ funds or property has been described by some authorities as “an epidemic with society-wide repercussions,” according to a recent government report.
Oversight
Cutting top tax rates doesn’t boost economy, study says
Congressional Research Service reissues report that was pulled last month.
Management
The Ultimate Stimulus: Death Star Petition Requires White House Response
A petition asking the Obama administration to fund construction of a Death Star has secured enough signatures to require a response from the White House.
Oversight
Does it matter if Hillary's thinking 2016?
Speculation continues about whether she will make a bid for the White House.
Management
Does it take an emergency to get federal agencies to work together?
Top Obama officials examine barriers to interagency collaboration.
Defense
Rice withdraws from secretary of State consideration
Obama says he regrets how she was treated, praises her for putting national interests first.
Management
Study: Thousands would lose jobs from NASA, NOAA budget cuts
Industry report says sequestration would be very costly for federal scientific agencies.
Management
SBA misapplying policy on sole-source contracts, GAO says
Auditors find implementation of justification requirement off to slow start.
Defense
Meet Chuck Hagel, your 'likely' new Secretary of Defense
The former senator and infantryman reportedly visited the White House to discuss the position.
Management
Justice Department grantees lag in stimulus funds reporting
Recovery board posts ‘Wall of Shame’ based on quarterly reports.
Management
NOAA head set to step down in February 2013
Lubchenco says she will return to her family and academia.
Management
Office Workers Lose Focus Every Three Minutes
If you're reading this at work, it probably means you're distracted. Don't worry. You're not alone.
Defense
Obama is not happy about Syria using SCUD missiles against the rebels
This is the first time Syrian military has used the weapons inside their own country.
Management
3 Ways to Better Organize Team Meetings
A look at how the VA Innovation Initiative conducts team meetings to foster collaboration and communication.
Defense
House lawmakers want colleagues to drop provision slashing up to 36,000 Pentagon jobs
Washington-area reps ask Defense bill negotiators to get rid of Senate language cutting civilian and contractor workforce.
Pay & Benefits
Analysis: The cost of the pay freeze outweighs the savings
Low morale and loss of talent could hobble government for years to come.
Nextgov
The North Korean satellite is tumbling out of control: How dangerous is that?
The space object could crash with another satellite.
Oversight
Fiscal cliff, or fiscal slope? There are lots of names for the year-end event
Descriptions range from 'austerity crisis' to 'fiscal obstacle course.'
Management