Defense
Joint Chiefs Warn Against Sequestration, Again
Like a tragic Greek chorus, the Joint Chiefs again warned of the dire consequences of sequestration, although Congress is unlikely to act.
Management
Why Bad Bosses Sabotage Their Teams
Power-hungry leaders view their top performers as a threat, not an asset.
Management
Senators: Feds ‘Feel No Sense of Urgency’ About Granting Permits for Job-Creating Projects
Portman and McCaskill introduce “tripartisan” bill to streamline the permitting process.
Oversight
Lynch's Mission to Convince Congress She's Not Eric Holder Is Working
After one day of hearings, the potential attorney general is winning over some Republicans.
Management
Obama Will Warn Republicans Against Homeland Security Shutdown
The president plans to preview his budget proposal at Democratic retreat, call for end to sequestration.
Route Fifty
The New Data-Driven Government Equation
In a guest article, Kate Bender, Deputy Performance Officer in the Kansas City, Missouri, Office of Performance Management, discusses how hard facts plus citizen perceptions leads to prosperous communities.
Management
Consumer Agency and Financial Industry Offer Rare Display of Teamwork
Industry will help teach students and workers strategies for avoiding scams.
Management
Loretta Lynch tells Senate: I Won't Always Agree With Obama
The administration's nominee for attorney general appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
Management
When the Executive Core Qualifications Aren’t Enough
A good leader needs foresight, insight and emotional intelligence.
Management
Process Improvement: Making the Complicated Simple
6 tips for developing methodologies as your mission unfolds.
Management
The Incredibly Simple Trick to Effective Work Email
Keep it in the subject line and use the word "urgent."
Management
Obamacare Nears Enrollment Coverage Goal
More than 9.5 million people have signed up for insurance.
Management
New Plain Language Champs: Social Security, Homeland Security and SEC
Education, Interior and State departments earn F’s on annual report card.
Management
Obama to Agencies: We Need More Regulations on Commercial Drone Use
After drone crashes near the White House, the president directed federal agencies to release rules.
Pay & Benefits
Latest VA Bill Limits Number of Senior Execs Eligible for Bonuses
Legislation also directs secretary to reassign top career officials every five years.
Nextgov
GSA Spends Over $100 Million for New Cloud Services
Awarded through GSA’s Office of Citizen Services and Innovative Technologies, the contract will be a GSA-wide procurement vehicle,
Management
CHCOs Can Vastly Improve Their Agencies’ Curb Appeal
How to get your 'house' in order and make it a talent destination.
Management
Why the White House Is Shaking Up Medicare
Medicare announces new plans to pay more doctors based on value.
Route Fifty
Did Andrew Cuomo Overreact When He Closed New York City’s Subway?
The governor ordered the system to close because of the blizzard. But as smartphone apps showed, the trains kept on running.
Tech