Defense
Shifting More Work to Defense Labs Could Save Money, Improve Performance
To keep government technical staff relevant, they need better facilities.
Management
House GOP Hires New Firm to Sue Obama After the First One Bails
The original firm, BakerHostetler, bowed out due to "political pressure," so the House has hired William Burck to handle its lawsuit against the president over Obamacare.
Defense
White House Intruder Identified as Iraq Veteran While Politicians Take Aim at Secret Service
More details emerge from Friday's White House intrusion and politicians go after the Secret Service.
Management
Technology on a Diet: 5 Reasons to Embrace Open Source
Even with shrinking budgets, agencies can innovate.
Management
How Environment Can Boost Creativity
Dim lighting and ambient noise may lead to more out-of-the-box ideas.
Nextgov
For White House Cyber Czar, Being Called a 'Total n00b' Just Comes with the Territory
Despite the flap over recent comments, Michael Daniel remains focused on cybersecurity’s human factor.
Oversight
Will Congress Pull the Plug on Homeland Security’s Move to St. Elizabeths?
GAO blasts department and GSA for lapsed schedule and cost overruns.
Management
A Guide to Ditching the American Penny Once and For All
Will the United States join the brotherhood of nations that finally bid their pennies adieu?
Management
So Many Risks, So Little Time
Agencies aren’t waiting for a governmentwide risk management framework to take action.
Management
Here Are The Defense Industry Dollars Behind The Votes to Arm Syria’s Rebels
These companies might stand to profit the most from a conflict like the one the United States proposes.
Nextgov
Contracting Officers: Take a Look, It's in a Book
"The problem is the average contracting officer doesn’t know how."
Management
Republicans Airing Ads Attacking Democrats as Being Soft on Terrorism
The chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee says expect more national-security-themed ads to come.
Management
What Leaders Must Learn From the NFL Fiasco
The dangers of hubris, the need for transparency and the challenges of becoming huge in a short time.
Nextgov
NCI Seals $41 Million Deal to Support Army Cyber Ops
Will provide NETCOM synchronized and secure information operations for missions.
Nextgov
US CIO Steven VanRoekel Steps Down
In his new role as USAID chief innovation officer, VanRoekel will be responsible for advising the agency on using technology and data in its response to the Ebola epidemic.
Management
Why Presidents Are Also Celebrities
The Roosevelts transformed the United States—and made its leaders into stars.
Oversight
IRS Chief Rebuts Claim of Governmentwide Email Backup
House Republicans renew push to find more missing Lois Lerner emails.
Defense
Who Is Saying What About American Troops 'On the Ground' in Iraq?
The trouble with being both firm and flexible when it comes to military intervention in Iraq.
Management