Retirement
Army looks to annuitants to bolster acquisition expertise
The Army is tapping re-employed federal annuitants to help it meet its acquisition workforce needs.
Pay & Benefits
Obama signs payroll-tax holiday into law
New federal employees must now pay more for retirement benefits.
Management
Obama regulatory affairs chief wins plaudits for upgraded website
Revised Regulations.gov is welcomed by both sides in debate on regulation.
Tech
Gingrich launches 30-minute energy spot in Super Tuesday states
Presidential contender wants to allow energy development on federal property.
Defense
Military whistleblower cases at risk of being dismissed prematurely
Auditors find unclear investigative guidance and incomplete data hamper IG.
Oversight
Postal Regulatory Commission chairwoman releases travel records
Ruth Goldway responds to a congressional request for details.
Oversight
Video: Obama speaks at African American Museum groundbreaking
'This day has been a long time coming,' president says.
Management
Video: Clinton addresses global business conference
Secretary of State touts 'jobs diplomacy.'
Oversight
Play of the Day -- 'I'm from the government and this wand is a little cold'
Jon Stewart channels Ronald Reagan on the Virginia ultrasound bill.
Management
Who Are the Real The Job Creators?
Besides small business, managers also are vital to economic growth.
Pay & Benefits
Dempsey to troops: ‘We’ve heard your concerns’ on TRICARE fees
Joint Chiefs chairman says Pentagon had to propose reforms in fiscal 2013 budget to control ballooning health care costs.
Defense
Protests latest in series against U.S. military gaffes in Afghanistan
Incidents erode support for the NATO alliance.
Management
Property maintenance costs rise $1.5 billion in 2010
Meanwhile, price of maintaining underutilized facilities falls.
Defense
Afghans protest reports of Koran burning
Top U.S. military officer in Afghanistan offers a public apology and launches an investigation.
Management
How to Coach a Future CEO
If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you know I’m a fan of Ford CEO Alan Mulally. He started in the top job at Ford about five years ago and, he has led the company to quarter after quarter of profitable growth. He’s accomplished that through any number of ways. Probably one of the biggest is by changing the culture of the company’s leadership team.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Joe Jamal-Biden saves Cosby Obama
SNL combines the White House and Cosby for The Obama Show.
Oversight
Debt limit fight looms, but not until after the election
Even if the limit is hit before November, the Treasury Department can take steps to push back the drop-dead deadline for raising it.
Oversight
The Election is Still a Long Way Off
Don’t be fooled into thinking that today's events will turn November’s election. A lot of time remains.
News