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.

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.

News

Park Service Honors Slain Ranger

Management

What Do People Want From Work?

News

Transparency, Advice and Committees

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

Immigration-reform advocate to lead Domestic Policy Council

Cecilia Muñoz will replace Melody Barnes.

Oversight

Whistleblower bill draws lobbying

Measure would require corporate whistleblowers to report criminal activity internally in addition to filing a complaint with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Oversight

Watch Out for Newt

The former House speaker could wound Mitt Romney if he wants to pay him back for his attack ads.

News

Grand Canyon Feuding

Oversight

USDA to close hundreds of offices

Plan will involve workforce "realignment," but department says all employees will be given options to stay with USDA.