Management

Scientists Say They Have Found a Cure for Fear

Oxytocin can help the brain process emotional triggers and reduce stress.

Oversight

Embattled CBO Director Defends Calculation of Economic Uncertainties

Some Republican ‘supply siders’ want more dynamic scoring of budget changes.

Management

How Much Sleep Do Americans Trade for Work?

Some Americans forgo a significant amount of sleep in order to make more time for commuting, socializing, and grooming—but most of all, working.

Management

The DEA Still Thinks Marijuana is as Dangerous as Heroin

The drug is now legal for medial or recreational use in many states, but the feds still classify cannabis as a schedule 1 substance

Management

New Surgeon General Vivek Murthy on Obesity, Marijuana, Vaccines and Guns

Murthy co-founded Doctors for America, a group that sent a letter last year to the Congress, urging them to take stricter measures to stop gun violence.

Management

The 10 Tell-Tale Signs Your Boss Doesn’t Like You

How can you tell if you’re really disliked, or if you’re just being overly sensitive?

Management

The Delicate Art of Denying a Presidential Bid

"I am not running for president," Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren said. Does that mean she won't?

Management

Koch-Backed Group Says EPA Joins CIA in 'Torture'

A conservative, pro-fossil-fuels group is out with a provocative claim: EPA tortures too. With climate-change regulations.

Management

Finally, a New Surgeon General?

One year, one month, and two days after his selection, the Senate could confirm Vivek Murthy to a post that has been vacant since July.

Management

First Reflect, Then Project

The end of the year brings resolutions for the next year.

Management

FEMA Ups Its Game in Sussing Out Phony Aid Claims

GAO reports Hurricane Sandy-related improper payments are down compared with those for Katrina.

Management

Contractor CEO Pleads Guilty to 20-Year Fraud of USAID

Millions of dollars of overbilling found in Iraq, Afghanistan reconstruction.

Defense

Dick Cheney Tells NBC: 'I'd Do It Again in a Minute'

The former vice president denies that the CIA tortured and says Bush knew everything all along.

Management

Bringing Out the Best in the Executive Ranks

President Obama says the SES is key to making government smarter and faster.

Management

Obama Watches ESPN While Pretending to Work

He told ESPN Radio he may turn on the game at night if he's got "a really fat briefing book."

Management

The Torture Report Triggered the CIA's First Live Presser

John Brennan's remarks were less surprising than the fact that he gave them in the first place.

Management

Leaders Behaving Badly

One good thing about the 24/7, viral age that we live in is that it's more difficult to be a jerk and get away with it.