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.

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

Fed Stress Doesn’t Faze Sequestration Supporters

Unions step up efforts to dramatize suffering due to budget uncertainty.

Management

The Sequestration Is Here ... Now What?

Automatic-cuts mode officially starts when Obama signs an order for agencies to cut their budgets.

Management

Don't Expect Any Backroom Deals on Sequester -- For Now

Congress now likely to address fiscal situation through regular legislative process.

Management

Why the NCUA is One of the Best Places to Work

Lessons learned from the National Credit Union Administration, one of the most improved agencies in the 2012.

Management

Managers Coalition to Lawmakers: Not All Conferences Are Bad

Group argues that events are necessary for networking, educational opportunities.

Management

Analysis: Obama's Political Gamble on Sequestration

White House criticized for exaggerating the impact of spending cuts.

Pay & Benefits

Attorney General Perks Include Personal Use of Agency Aircraft

Department spends millions on non-mission travel, GAO finds.

Management

3 Ways Tech Is Changing Washington (and One Way It Isn't)

Mobile technology is breaking down silos in DC, but some things will never change.

Pay & Benefits

IRS Anticipates Furloughs

Employees face up to 7 days’ of unpaid leave this year under sequester.

Management

Analysis: Here's Who Is Really to Blame for Sequestration

Don't look at Obama or Republicans in Congress. The failure of the bipartisan "supercommittee" 15 months ago created the current mess.