Oversight
When Blocking Nominees Comes Back to Haunt Politicians
Some nominees thwarted by the Senate end up getting elected to the body that rejected them.
Defense
Most Defense Civilians Begin Forced 3-Day Furlough Weekends
Unpaid leave must be taken on Mondays or Fridays at most DoD agencies.
Management
The White House Is Copy and Pasting Its Way Through the Jobs Recovery
Official statements have started the same way for a year.
Management
Poll: Too Much Government Power Is Scarier Than Too Little
Only 21% of respondents said not enough government power is a greater danger.
Oversight
How the IRS Made All Kinds of Groups' Lives Miserable
Congressional Democrats charge that the IRS acted inappropriately in reporting how it acted inappropriately.
Management
Happy Reopening, Statue of Liberty!
Americans have been making a big deal out of you since 1885.
Management
Analysis: The Real Problem With Hillary's Age
It's not her, it's her potential consultants and advisers.
Management
The Economic Cost of Hangovers
Excessive boozing costs the economy about $1.37 for each drink in lost productivity. Happy holiday weekend.
Pay & Benefits
GSA Forages for Food Advice
Agency seeks information from vendors on revamping federal cafeterias and menus.
Management
Obama's Crisis of Competence
The White House seems more comfortable stage-managing the news than dealing with the uncomfortable crises that inevitably crop up.
Defense
Good News for the NSA: There Are 42% Fewer New Secrets for Future Edward Snowdens to Leak
Washington’s system of classifying national security information is badly broken.
Management
Analysis: The Secret to Cutting Government Waste -- Savings by a Thousand Cuts
Turn out the light in the soda machine. Fix the salt-spreader on the snow plow. The best way to save is to ask public employees for their ideas.
Management
Here’s the Four-Step Plan to Find Your Strengths — And Your Life’s Calling
Before you can leverage your strengths, you need to figure out what they are.
Management
How to Get Better at Email: What Science Tells Us
Academic research has some tools for communicating more effectively.
Management
Administration Delays Obamacare Employer Mandate
Employers don't have to offer their workers health insurance until 2015.
Management
Agencies Report Slight Progress in Meeting Small Business Contracting Goals
Governmentwide 23 percent goal just missed; House chairman calls progress 'unacceptable.'
Management
Officials Showcase Weather Service’s Value in Time of Austerity
New Commerce chief and senator highlight importance to safety and economy.
Management
What’s Worse Than a Coworker Who Undermines You?
Understanding that coworker who constantly stabs you in the back.
Oversight
Top DHS Auditor Calls Allegations ‘Distorted’ and ‘Without Merit’
Charles Edwards takes break from vacation to deny charges of nepotism, abuse of power.
Management