Oversight
Stimulus watchdog optimistic about reining in waste
Recovery Accountability and Transparency Board Chairman Earl Devaney says he didn’t “go into this thing thinking it’s going to fail.”
Defense
Sen. Akaka plans legislation to shore up intelligence workforce
Agencies should expand joint-duty programs, language and culture training, officials say.
Oversight
FAA, air traffic controllers to reopen talks
Former agency head Jane Garvey will lead a team of mediators to negotiate an end to long-running contract dispute.
Defense
Committee to quiz ex-FBI agent on interrogation tactics
Agent is likely to testify that traditional methods are just as effective as enhanced ones.
Oversight
Republican senators put holds on two Interior deputies
GOP lawmakers are concerned about the nominees' stances on endangered species rules and Utah land use policies.
Oversight
Analysis: Making Government Cool Again
Without changes in hiring and pay systems, the president will have trouble making good on his promise.
Pay & Benefits
Midcareer Considerations
It’s never too early to begin weighing your retirement options.
In Every Issue
The Briefing
Duty and dignity; feds across America; more than one way to save a tree.
Editor's Notebook
Climate Change
Congress and the White House are looking at gay rights issues in a whole new light.
Perspectives
The Dangers of Illicit Trade
High profits fuel criminal and terrorist groups that threaten American security.
Management Matters - Advice And Dissent
Blair’s First Moves
The new spy chief is not afraid of a head wind.
Management Matters - Advice And Dissent
Key Standards
The barriers to reliable information sharing are numerous.
Features
Foreign & Domestic
A State Department couple and the debate over federal benefits for same-sex partners of employees.
News And Analysis
Clean Sweep
Following years of scandals, the Office of Special Counsel is rebuilding and anxiously awaiting new leadership.
Managing Technology