Defense

Inmate assaults on federal prison officers underscore staffing, budget shortfalls

The system is underfunded, improperly staffed and dogged with arcane standards for officer protection, union president says.

Defense

Clinton denies U.S. role in killing Iranian nuclear scientist

Secretary of State 'categorically' denies involvement in violence inside Iran.

Defense

Licking terror with FEMA funds for . . . "Sno-Cone'' machines?

Michigan emergency officials suggest the devices could be used to make ice packs.

Oversight

New senior executive performance measurements emphasize ‘leadership qualities’

SES employees will get input from colleagues at a variety of levels, official says.

Oversight

Park Service defends handling of Occupy D.C. protest

House Oversight Chairman Issa reiterates demand for explanation on damage to McPherson Square.

Oversight

Leadership Lessons: David Kappos, U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

Voice of experience guides agency on the path to innovation.

Defense

Domestic drone programs spark civil-liberties lawsuit

Group argues that federal agencies have been slow to publicize the expanding use of pilotless aircraft to watch Americans.

Tech

Interior to rebid cloud contract after yearlong legal squabble

Google challenged the original email award to Microsoft on the grounds it was rigged in that company's favor.

Oversight

First lady denies conflict with White House advisers

Michelle Obama reacts to a new book's characterization of her as a forceful presence who has had friction with some of the President’s aides.

Management

Dot-Gov Reform

Cutting the number of websites is just the first step in reforming agencies' sprawling online presence.

Oversight

Campaigning for Cuts

GOP presidential candidates’ plans for shrinking the federal footprint.

News

Park Service Honors Slain Ranger

Management

What Do People Want From Work?

News

Transparency, Advice and Committees

Oversight

Romney sweeps to victory in New Hampshire primary

GOP front-runner pledges "simpler, smaller and smarter" federal government.

Pay & Benefits

GSA requests buyout authority

Agency seeks to offer the incentives to less than 5 percent of its workforce.

Tech

LightSquared owner pitches network directly to FCC staffers

The broadband carrier is trying to resolve concerns that its service interferes with navigation receivers.

Pay & Benefits

Agriculture secretary seeks to avoid furloughs

Buyouts, early outs, attrition and the closure of 259 locations are part of Tom Vilsack’s strategy to cope with major budget cuts.