News

Effort to update computer fraud law draws warning from Justice

Department officials say changing the law to protect users who violate terms of service could hinder prosecution of insider hacking cases.

Defense

Despite its progress, Homeland Security remains on GAO risk list

Report released for 9/11 anniversary describes eight years of improved counterterrorism but uneven management.

Pay & Benefits

Federal hiring to decline in fiscal 2012, group says

Younger government workers notably more satisfied with their jobs than the federal workforce as a whole.

News

Capital area chapter of fundraising campaign continues to think big

Leaders are hoping employees in and around Washington will top last year’s record-breaking $67 million in charitable donations.

Defense

Domestic policy in Washington, Baghdad at play in troop-level decision

Reports that the Pentagon may leave only a token U.S. force in Iraq by year’s end suggest strategic calculations have been trumped by national concerns.

News

The biggest security breaches ever

A special report on 10 of the biggest breaches of federal systems ever.

Defense

State to name head of aid efforts in Libya and Egypt

William Taylor previously managed reconstruction efforts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Eastern Europe.

Defense

House set to consider legislation honoring federal workers

Bipartisan bill would allow agencies to present American flags for the funerals of civilian employees.

News

Consumer bureau nominee wins praise, but stalemate persists

Senate banking panel agrees Cordray is caught in battle over oversight of new agency.

Oversight

Obama to propose $300B to jump-start jobs

President's plan could include public work projects.

Management

Stepping Stones

The Four Cs are crucial for managing in this budget environment.

News

What's an Agency 'Horse Blanket'?

News

Working for the Weekend

Defense

Expert Dialogue: Ten Years After 9/11

Here's your chance to participate in a dialogue about how the performance and management of government has changed in the past decade.

Defense

Senate bill provides $6 billion in disaster aid

That's more than double what the House passed for disaster relief.

News

TSA to speed screening for frequent fliers in October

Enrolled participants at several airports will bypass shoe and laptop removal and pass through a dedicated screening lane for swift boarding.

News

USPS to see $10 billion deficit this month

The White House plans to address the Postal Service’s crisis in conjunction with his deficit reduction package, OPM’s John Berry says.

Pay & Benefits

Employees punished for political activity

More government workers violate the Hatch Act.

Defense

Petraeus takes up new post as CIA director

Vice President Joe Biden swore in the now-retired General in a private ceremony.