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.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Conan on New Hampshire results: White guy wins, followed by another white guy
A daily roundup of late-night video.
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.
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.
Oversight
Sixty-four-year-old diplomatic advisory body dies quiet death
Commission on Public Diplomacy was not reauthorized in omnibus spending bill.
Oversight