Management
Go Ahead, Be Cynical: The Positive Power of Negative Thinking
Study shows positive thinkers don't outperform pessimists.
Nextgov
Payments to HealthCare.gov Contractor Questioned During Medicare.gov Overhaul
CMS paid CGI $2.6 million in questionable fees, according to a 2007 audit.
Nextgov
Obama Twitter Account, Campaign Group's Emails Hacked by the Syrian Electronic Army
Pro-regime hackers say the U.S. president's terrorism capabilities 'are quite high.'
Nextgov
HealthCare.gov Roundup: Nov. 30, Top of the ‘Punch List,’ Rap Genius
Follow key reporting on the Obama administration’s signature policy initiative.
Nextgov
Pentagon: Navy and Marines Must Use DISA Email Cloud
The Air Force is still concerned about the costs of moving unclassified email.
Management
Watchdog Group Unveils Pentagon's 'Revolving Door' Database
Newly released list shows ethics ruling requests by officers seeking private-sector jobs.
Management
Former NSA Chief Trashes Obama Administration During Amtrak Ride
Michael Hayden was giving off-the-record interviews by phone while a former MoveOn staffer eavesdropped on train.
Management
John Kerry: Foreign Leaders Mocked Us Over the Shutdown
Foreign officials joked about buying Kerry meals.
Management
Contractors Say Shutdown Forced Them to Reprioritize
Many companies received stop-work orders that might have been unnecessary.
Management
The White House's Original Sin: A Failure of Effective Management
The Healthcare.gov debacle shows the administration doesn't know how to run the executive branch.
Management
3 Levers to Pull for Smoother Budgeting
What can we learn from the budget brawls of late?
Management
Obama Meets with Top Public Servants
President greets 2013 Service to America honorees at White House nearly a week after the government reopens.
Management
Bill Would Keep National Parks Open During Government Shutdowns
Legislation would allow states to foot the bill temporarily if Uncle Sam closes again.
Management
GSA Could Save More in High-Value Leases, Watchdog Says
Lack of funds has delayed shift from pricier leasing to ownership.
Management
Lesson from the Shutdown: A Need to Clarify Who’s Furloughed
Lawmakers and employee groups outraged at notion of 'nonessential' workers.
Nextgov
DISA Keeps Iridium Satellite Access With $438 Million in New Contracts
Airtime and gateway deals ensure continued service for the next five years.
Management
Analysis: To Avoid Bush's Fate, Obama Must Fire Someone Soon
The public expects action on the botched health care rollout.
Management