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
Obama’s Pick for Budget Director Greeted Warmly, If Politically
Sylvia Mathews Burwell’s nomination renews GOP calls for debt reduction.
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