News
Photo Gallery: Rallying for the Post Office
Images of local postal workers taking to the Washington streets.
Defense
Military continues off-label drug use, despite concerns
Defense Department's inability to track prescriptions compounds the difficulty of measuring adverse medical effects.
Oversight
Coming defense vote will alter contractor executive pay
White House and Congress remain at odds on parameters of cap on reimbursed compensation.
Defense
ICE announces nationwide arrests of thousands of convicted criminal aliens
The largest operation of its kind was part of a seven-day `cross-check’ program that reflects the agency’s refocused priorities.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service health plan still on the radar
Opting out of the governmentwide program would relieve the agency’s prefunding burdens and bring more options to employees, official says.
News
Obama's deputy Commerce pick withdraws nomination
Terry Garcia, an executive vice president at the National Geographic Society, was named for the post in May but hasn't been confirmed.
News
The economic impact of a near-shutdown
Some experts say budget brinkmanship will stir less fear as it grows more routine and yields long-term improvements.
News
Play of the Day -- Mel Gibson was the 'Antichrist' Obama heckler? Plus: Screech for Obama in 2012
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Management
Six Rules
Managers are facing more performance requirements than ever and should follow these simple rules to avoid getting bogged down.
Defense
State and USAID embrace data visualization to promote missions
By graphically portraying a range of data sets, officials hope to tell compelling stories about global crises.
News
USPS labor contracts limit agency flexibility, report finds
Work-hour guarantees and compensation systems contribute to higher costs, IG says.
Oversight
Budget chief won’t rule out more proposals affecting feds
Jack Lew is uncertain whether employees will have to sacrifice further in the name of deficit reduction.
Pay & Benefits
Feds’ health premiums to rise 3.5 percent
Increase is the lowest since 2008 and just half the 2011 jump of 7.2 percent.
News
Play of the Day -- Stewart calls GOP race a season of 'American Idol' in reverse
A daily roundup of late-night video.
Oversight