Oversight
Play of the Day -- Courting the Hip-Hop Voter
Will Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj tip the outcome of the 2012 election?
Defense
DHS not properly protecting federal buildings, report finds
Facility oversight isn't following guidelines or vetting guards.
Defense
Obama orders stepped-up security at diplomatic posts
In wake of Libya attack, president praises efforts of civilian employees overseas.
Management
Obama statement on the attack in Libya
U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans were killed in Benghazi.
Management
U.S. ambassador killed in Libya
J. Christopher Stevens and three other embassy staff killed in Benghazi attack.
Management
Three Ways to Increase Your Influence
Most leaders, no matter how great their positional power, have to learn how to influence others to actually get things done.
Oversight
IRS defends implementation of health care law
Deputy commissioner tells GOP critical number of staff involved is 859.
Management
IRS awards whistleblower $104 million in offshore banking case
National Whistleblower Center calls it the largest amount ever to an individual.
Oversight
Pelosi blames Boehner for fiscal cliff
The House Democratic leader's remarks came after Boehner expressed doubt that a fiscal cliff deal will be reached.
Pay & Benefits
Lawmaker seeks temporary postal reform in continuing resolution
Congress is still at odds over how to fix financially ailing Postal Service.
Management
Defense industry planning pre-sequestration layoff warnings
Contractors send notifications despite Labor Department guidance to the contrary.
Oversight
Outgoing senator on why he told Obama not to back Simpson-Bowles budget plan
Kent Conrad feared GOP would 'reflexively' oppose the proposal.
Management
Obama v. Romney on federal pay, the size of government and management
A look at how the presidential candidates stack up on matters important to federal employees.
Defense
Election might not change the Pentagon’s course as much as you think
Brookings Institution panelists note Obama and Romney face the same fundamental defense issues.
Nextgov
Feds reject counterterrorism reporting apps over privacy, security concerns
Some states, meanwhile, offer citizens smartphone tools for alerting authorities to suspicious behavior.
Oversight
House speaker 'not confident' of getting fiscal cliff deal
Failure to reach agreement could cause a recession.
Pay & Benefits
Appropriators make pay freeze extension official
Stopgap spending measure continues current salary freeze on feds and lawmakers for next six months.
Management
Why We Lose Motivation at the Halfway Point
Research shows motivation plummets and we get stuck when we're in the middle of a task.
Management
A Hotbed of Innovation: The Exciting New Initiative at Veterans Affairs
Jonah Czerwinski, Senior Advisor to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, on how VA instituted an innovation culture.
Defense