Management
Why the Spending Bill Would Ban Official Portraits
Federal officials have a history of commissioning expensive oil paintings for tens of thousands of dollars.
Management
House Passes Fiscal 2014 Spending Package
Senate has to vote by Saturday on the measure funding federal agencies through Sept. 30.
Nextgov
Congress Cracks Down on Purchases of Chinese-Made IT
Spending bill bars NASA, Commerce, Justice, and NSF from buying systems from China until vetted by authorities and restricts supercomputer acquisitions.
Management
The Spending Bill’s Biggest Losers
Some agencies still would be hurt by sequestration under the omnibus, despite partial repeal of automatic cuts.
Pay & Benefits
Federal Employee Groups Lament Loss of Congressional Advocate
Retiring House Democrat Jim Moran spent his 23-year career steering appropriations to Northern Virginia and protecting federal workers.
Management
Congress Passes Three-Day Spending Bill To Keep Government Open
Current continuing resolution expires Wednesday; Senate needs more time to consider long-term omnibus.
Oversight
We Now Know Whom to Blame for Benghazi
A Senate intelligence committee report released Wednesday assigns the blame for the confusion surrounding the 2012 terrorist attacks, but questions remain.
Defense
The Neuroscience Guide to Negotiations With Iran
Wondering whether the historic nuclear talks will succeed or fail? Study the brain.
Management
What Jennifer Lawrence and Colin Kapernick Can Teach Us About Setting Goals
Magic will only get you so far -- you have to do the work.
Management
Remember When George W. Bush Wanted to Send People to the Moon Again by 2020?
That probably won't happen.
Oversight
FBI Press Leak Indicates No Prosecutions for IRS Targeting
House Republicans protest “politically motivated” hint of no criminal charges.
Management
Government Can’t Do It All, But the Public Can Help
From developing apps to policing Medicare fraud, citizen problem-solvers are at the ready.
Management
Agency Conference Spending Down But Senators Still Want Tighter Controls
OMB deputy cites progress in changing culture of waste while preserving valuable face time.
Pay & Benefits
What the Spending Bill Means for Federal Employees
Blue-collar workers get a raise, but travel, conference and bonuses are rolled back.
Management
Why Even Your Surgeon Needs a Coach
Maybe it’s time to seek some strength training on the job.
Management
Even Nuns Get Violent in Meetings—Here’s How to Keep the Peace With Your Colleagues
Meeting advice from the heavens.
Oversight
If You Want Obama to Rein In the NSA, You're About to Be Disappointed
The president will embrace some surveillance reforms, but he's not about to scale back the national security state.
Oversight
How the Supreme Court Can Sidestep a Recess-Appointments Dilemma
A dazzling argument by Miguel Estrada shows how the justices can reach a ruling Noel Canning: Just say the Senate decides when it's in recess.
Nextgov
DC Metro Buys $184 Million Smart Payment System; Similar System Draws Fire in Canada
Officials bash Ontario's Accenture-built payment system as outmoded and overpriced.
Management