News
Obama: 'We Can Manage Through' Sequester
President says with "outstanding leadership" agencies can figure out how to make cuts.
Management
The Sequester's Horrible Airport Waits Haven't Kicked In
Lines are longer at some airports, but just by a few minutes.
Management
GSA Seeing Some Success in Selling Real State, Efficient Leasing
Georgetown Heating Plant draws multiple private bids, hits $19 million.
Management
Pentagon Warns Governors of Sequestration’s Impact on States
Virginia letter outlines $661 million payroll cut, as well as Army and Navy program cuts.
Management
Sequestration May Add to the Postal Service’s Financial Troubles
Agency faces no direct cuts, but a slow economy could hurt business.
Management
Sequester Real Talk: The 3 Dumbest Things About This Truly Dumb Law
Washington's addiction to manufactured crises is the result of one party's stubborn economic ignorance -- time for the press to call it out.
Management
The 4 Most Politically Sensitive Budget Cuts
Once the cuts start to take effect, both the president and the GOP could face blowback.
Management
Obama Issues Order Implementing Sequester
Now the process begins of implementing the cuts.
Defense
Pentagon Leaders Say Sequestration Impact Will Be Immediate and Obvious
Hagel and Carter say training slowdown would harm readiness.
Defense
Defense Can Handle Sequestration, Specialists Say
Long-term budget can come down without harming readiness, trio agrees.
Pay & Benefits
Thousands at GSA Eligible for Back Pay
Union and agency officials reach $30 million settlement on overtime pay.
Management
Washington in 3 Words: Dumb, Arbitrary, and Inexcusable
U.S. leaders fail to lead on sequestration, but finger-pointing thrives.
Management
Obama's 'Jedi Mind Meld' Shatters His Nerd Credibility
The internet moved quick to fact check Obama's Star Trek/Star Wars confusion.
Management
Specter of Government Shutdown Looms as Sequester Arrives
Leaders offer no new details on spending cuts, but say they will work to keep government open past March 27.
Pay & Benefits
An Actual Sequestration Furlough Notice
Justice Department’s Feb. 20 letter goes public.
News
The Real Problem With Sequestration
Nobody wants to talk about the actual ill effects of across-the-board budget cutting.
Management
Decision on NNSA Furloughs Likely Within First Month of Sequester
The semiautonomous Energy Department agency is “working to avoid or minimize furloughs of NNSA’s federal work force to the extent possible,” according to officials.
Pay & Benefits
Bill Would Cut Fed Workforce by 10 Percent in Three Years
Proposal limits agencies to one new hire for every three vacated spots.
Oversight
Fitch to U.S.: Debt Ceiling Shenanigans Will Hurt Your Credit Rating
After sequestration and budget talks this month, the debt limit debate will return.
Management