Oversight
Lawmakers seeking private funds for major infrastructure
Two bills approach public project financing from different directions: investments and bond underwriting.
Pay & Benefits
Hitting the Ceiling
What happens to federal employees’ benefits when the government bumps up against its debt limit?
Oversight
House GOP, White House ramp up talks on budget deal
Shutdown threat remains as negotiations begin between OMB Director Jacob Lew and top House appropriator Rogers.
Oversight
Clinton not interested in second term at State or presidential run
Secretary tells CNN she does not wish to be Defense chief or vice president, either.
Defense
From Nextgov.com: Private sector not adequately defending U.S. cyberspace, security expert warns
Companies own 85 percent of the critical infrastructure and haven't invested enough to protect against cyber attacks, an analyst told lawmakers.
Oversight
Lucrative sole-source contracts to 8(a) firms now require justification
Rule change targets Alaska native corporations, which are among those eligible to receive noncompetitive contracts of any size.
Oversight
Labor leaders demand answers on agency shutdown plans
Lack of information about furloughs and pay is causing concern among employees, unions say.
Tech
Group says biometric screening could reduce airport hassle
Passengers who volunteer personal biometric data — possibly including iris scans or fingerprints — and answer questions would glide through airport security.
Oversight
Experts call on agencies to narrow performance goals
Witnesses tell Senate task force that the government’s performance management system in many cases is understood only by insiders.
Defense
Chu says Japan crisis may top Three Mile Island
Nuclear plant's containment systems could fail, Energy secretary says, remaining noncommittal on fate of U.S. program.
Oversight
EPA bill passes House committee, amid climate science debate
GOP plan would strip agency of authority to regulate greenhouse-gas emissions.
Oversight
GSA building its brand as government’s consulting agency
Administrator Martha Johnson explains how the agency is taking on a more facilitative and advice-driven role.
Oversight
OPM chief calls for new performance review system
John Berry says current process has 'dehumanized' management.
Defense
Tensions arise over revised intelligence measure
House version of authorization bill would require development of system to detect unauthorized release of government secrets.
News
Shutdown looms again as both sides harden budget positions
A spring closure of government -- possibly lasting weeks -- appears more likely than ever.
Management