Management

How Much is Too Much Caffeine?

Time to ease off the coffee, lest you begin hallucinating.

Oversight

Get Ready for Smallest U.S. Investment in Budget in History

Infrastructure, education, research spending at all-time lows as share of GDP.

Management

The 6 Ways Government Needs to Improve Performance Management

An overview of how the federal government needs to start managing performance.

Management

Bill Granting GAO More Power Clears House

Legislation will now move to Senate, where it could have a champion in Sen. Clare McCaskill, D-Mo.

Management

The Growing Disconnect Between the SES and the Rest

Survey shows gap in job satisfaction between the SES and other federal employees is growing.

Nextgov

The SSA Employee Behind All the Great Data on Baby Name Popularity

Michael Shackleford was determined to avoid giving his child a common name.

Tech

Multiple Fed Agencies Assemble in Boston as Bomb Probe Proceeds

With FBI in charge, ATF and ICE are working with city police and state troopers.

Defense

Analysis: Calling Out President Obama on Guantanamo Bay

Man held prisoner describes abuse at the hands of the present administration.

Management

Get More Hours Out of Your Day by Looking at Something Awesome

Expand your perception of time by looking at something awe inspiring.

Oversight

GSA Appeals Official’s Reinstatement, But Restores His Pay

Agency challenges MSPB judge’s ruling overturning removal of Paul Prouty as fallout from Las Vegas conference scandal continues.

Oversight

After a Bombing in Boston, All Quiet In Washington

Political officials were quiet after the bombings, with no elected officials rushing to politicize the tragedy.

Management

Video: 'Appropriate Resources' Will be Used to Respond to Blasts

Obama also calls for unity after two explosions rock Boston Marathon finish line.

Pay & Benefits

Four Furlough Days at NOAA; Lawmaker Offers Budget Help

Dawn of storm season is a bad time to neglect Weather Service, Rep. Wolf says.

Defense

What Exactly Does It Mean That the U.S. Is Pivoting to Asia?

Kerry trips show that the Obama Administration wants to re-balance foreign policy toward Asian powers.

Management

The Income Tax Form Turns 100

The 16th amendment to the Constitution went into effect in 1913.

Management

Obama Budget Renews Effort to Cap Contractor Pay

Companies worry that covering a wider range of employees harms talent search.