Defense
Can Paul Ryan Save the Defense Department from Sequestration?
As the defense policy bill awaits a threatened veto, Washington wonders whether the Wisconsin Republican will become House speaker — and resolve the budget impasse.
Management
Donald Trump's Lead Among Federal Employees Grows, Poll Finds
Exclusive Government Executive survey shows Ben Carson with the biggest jump among Republican candidates.
Management
The SEC Could Soon Be Run Mostly by Women
If the Senate confirms Obama’s two nominees, only one of the five commissioners will be a man.
Pay & Benefits
VA Senior Execs Subpoenaed To Testify Over Pay Raises, Relocation Benefits
Watchdog concluded department officials inappropriately used authorities to get around pay freeze.
Management
Government Publishing Office Defends Its Role in Making Secure Identity Cards
Lawmakers may amend law to clarify value of private-sector competition.
Management
Biden Announces He Is Not Running For President
The vice president announced his decision at the White House Wednesday afternoon.
Management
Is Extending the Probationary Period a Good Idea?
It shouldn’t take that long to identify poor performers.
Oversight
Will the Thursday Benghazi Hearing Help Hillary Clinton?
Congressional Republicans are squabbling over the investigation on the eve of the Democratic frontrunner’s highly anticipated testimony.
Management
Why Do So Many People With the Flu Still Come Into Work?
Money is part of it, but the guilt they feel about burdening their colleagues weighs on them just as heavily.
Management
Bernie Sanders's Plan to Turn Post Offices Into Banks
It's a much more sensible idea than payday-lending services, and the rest of the world agrees.
Management
What If Canada's New Government Doesn’t Buy the F-35?
The F/A-18 Super Hornet could be the RCAF’s next top fighter if the new Liberal government keeps its vow to jettison the Joint Strike Fighter.
Management
OPM Asked to End Forced Leave for Chemical Safety Board Officials
Managing director and counsel have been idle for four months during misconduct probe.
Management
Presidential Hopeful Says It Should Be Easier to Fire All Feds
Senate Democrats block Republican Marco Rubio's VA firing bill for now, but it's not going anywhere.
Management
Teaching Digital Buyers to Transform Acquisition
Public prize competition takes culture change to new level.
Management
Why Is Fiorina Plummeting in the Polls?
After she took the Republican field by storm in September, two polls show her slipping back into the second tier of candidates.
Management
Webb Drops Out of 2016 Democratic Race But Leaves Independent Bid Open
The presidential hopeful with the most military experience is now out of his party’s race for the White House.
Management
Making DATA Act Real Means Working Nights and Weekends
Financial management leaders hopeful on standardizing data to measure program performance.
Management
What Makes It So Hard to Let Go and Move On?
At some point in most leaders' lives, a big decision awaits.
Management
Clinton, Benghazi Committee Prepare for Battle
Everyone is angling for the political upper hand ahead of Thursday’s hearing.
Management