Management
7 Questions About Managing Wild Horses for Interior Nominee Sally Jewell
Her predecessor presided over roundups and the sale of horses for slaughter. Without equine or ranching experience, what will this former executive do to right the wrongs?
Management
In the Budget Debate, Even the Definition of Spending Is Up for Grabs
The parties are not able to find a compromise on how to have the conversation.
Management
D.C. Mayor Pitches Anacostia Site for FBI Headquarters
New building could be part of mixed-use development, Gray says.
Pay & Benefits
House Extends Pay Freeze, Upholds Sequester
Bill to keep government open past March 27 now heads to Senate.
Management
What Americans Really Think About Sequestration
Theoretical budget cuts win approval, but specifics are less appealing, polls show.
Management
When America Was Female
Uncle Sam's older, classier sister Columbia fell out of favor after women got the vote. Is it time to bring her back?
Management
CFTC Chief Noncommittal on Staying for Obama’s Second Term
White House reportedly asked him to continue implementing Dodd-Frank.
Management
FAA to Close Air Traffic Control Towers Due to Sequester
Affected facilities are at small- and medium-sized airports and are staffed by contract workers.
Management
New TSA Rules Allowing Knives and Clubs Are Freaking Out Flight Attendants
Transportation Security Administration head John Pistole announced the change would be made in about six weeks.
Defense
Pentagon Releases Further Sequestration Guidance
Support for congressional travel, Blue Angels shows and tuition assistance to face the budget axe.
Management
The 6 Species of Secretaries That Will Define Obama's Term
The president has picked most of his cabinet. Here's how they all fit into his second term.
Management
Paul Ryan's New Budget Promises Don't Add Up
A balanced budget and a Medicare voucher system is not possible, the math suggests.
Management
Adult Leadership Required to Clean Up the Mess in Washington
“Muddy steps” analogy reveals why voters want Obama and Boehner to stop acting like kids.
Oversight
Senator to USDA: Cancel Wine Tastings Before Furloughing Food Inspectors
Republican says conferences should be cut before employee salaries.
Management
The 7 Characteristics of Highly Successful Government Leaders
Which of these seven traits do you have?
Management
What If the Pundits Are Right After All? A Comment on Polarization and Sorting
Last week, Molly Ball reported on political scientist Morris Fiorina's paper highlighting common errors pundits make. Alan Abramowitz argues that one of Fiorina's claims misses the mark.
Management
Hunting for 'Great Ideas' Should Be an Everyday Affair, GSA Chief Says
Employee suggestions have saved $6 million so far.
Oversight
Republicans Take Aim at Obama’s EPA Nominee
Most energy observers expect McCarthy to be confirmed, but her nomination still sets the stage for high drama.
Management