Management

Pentagon seeks to strengthen acquisition workforce

Previous effort at insourcing gives way to seeking proper balance.

Tech

CDC cuts could harm biodefense efforts

Proposed budget reductions would hit state and local readiness programs.

Oversight

Obama seeks feedback on federal grant reform

OMB proposal aims to boost efficiency and curb duplication.

Defense

Video: Heckler confronts Obama over Iran threat

At fundraiser, heckler shouts 'No war in Iran!' at president.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Romney's Blunt Amendment blunder

The Daily Show uses candidate's name to describe a quick change of heart.

News

Rep. Ross: I'm Not an Idiot

Do you get the feeling politicians aren't paying attention to what federal employees have to say about how things are being run in Washington? You may be wrong.

Pay & Benefits

Roth and Taxes

A look at the new TSP option.

Management

Senators go after waste in wartime contracting

Bill steps up oversight, transparency, accountability and competition.

Pay & Benefits

Union, Social Security Administration reach contract deal

Final agreement should be signed in April, officials say.

Management

Former GAO chief could be third-party presidential candidate

A recent Americans Elect press release focuses on David Walker as a possible candidate for president.

Oversight

Baby steps for government bookkeeping

Financial management is improving slowly, officials tell House subcommittee.

Defense

Two U.S. troops killed by Afghan gunmen

Six U.S. service members killed by Afghan colleagues in the past eight days.

Defense

Obama defends Afghan apology as necessary to 'save lives'

Protests continue in Afghanistan after burning of Korans on Bagram Air Base.

Oversight

Play of the Day -- Would Snooki's pregnancy change Santorum's stance on birth control?

Leno touches on Ron Paul's lack of Secret Service protection in his show.

Management Matters - Advice And Comment

Battling the Mind Bugs

Much like a software program, your brain can experience glitches.

Briefing

Beyond the Radio Days

Social media is helping Voice of America expand its reach and question old rules.

Briefing

After Deepwater

The Coast Guard rethinks fleet modernization in the wake of cost overruns and flawed manufacturing.

Editor's Notebook

Changing Times

Shifting to Web-based computing is about more than saving money.