Management
Why It's A Good Sign For Jacob Lew His Hearing Was So Bland
Treasury nominee's relatively low-key experience drew a sharp contrast to that of Chuck Hagel, Obama’s Defense pick.
Management
Obama Hits the Road to Spread State of the Union Message
President demands Congress act quickly on programs he outlined.
Oversight
Postal Reform Nears End Zone, Lawmakers Say
Saturday mail delivery remains a sticking point.
Defense
Analysis: Striking a New Deal for Defense
Money can no longer substitute for political will and agile planning.
Management
Sequestration Could Mean 14-Day Furloughs, RIFs at Homeland Security
DHS chief spells out negative consequences for the department’s mission, projects and employees.
Management
Is Lying Bad for Us?
There are mental and physical consequences, but we should strive to live more truthfully, regardless, to best understand reality.
Management
And Now Let Us Praise, and Consider the Absurd Luck of, Famous Men
A lesson about the success of Great Men from Intel co-founder Bob Noyce's life story.
Oversight
Senator Puts Wasteful Contractors and Agencies 'On Notice'
Former state auditor McCaskill will lead a new oversight subcommittee.
Management
Watergate: Marco Rubio’s Awkward Drink of Water In GIF Form
The senator and a bottle of Poland Spring create Internet sensation.
Management
Obama Exchanges Heartwarming ‘Fist Bump’ With Mark Kirk
A special moment caught between Obama and the recently returned senator.
Management
In Dueling Addresses, Marco Rubio and President Obama Use Words You Wouldn't Expect
In his State of the Union address, President Obama went big on "More" and "Jobs." Marco Rubio's response? "More" and "Government."
Management
Full Text: President Obama's 2013 State of the Union Speech
Here is the transcript, as prepared for delivery.
Defense
Top Pentagon Brass Lay Out Details of Sequestration Nightmare
Joint Chiefs ask senators to cancel threat and adjust continuing resolution.
Defense
Senate Panel Backs Hagel Nomination on Party-Line Vote
Full Senate vote on controversial nominee expected later this week.
Pay & Benefits
Public-Sector Workers Rally Against Sequestration
Unions will meet with lawmakers to discourage automatic budget cuts.
Management
The 9 Biggest Cliches in State of the Union Addresses
As Obama heads to the teleprompter, White House speechwriters spot the tired phrases he should avoid.
Management
Welcome to the Future: Congress Takes on 3-D Printing
3-D printing now lets you make a high-capacity ammo magazine at home, but that’s just the start of a "third industrial revolution."
Management
The Pope Shows That Sometimes Leadership is Addition by Subtraction
The health of the organization he’s led is more important to him than being the leader of that organization.
Oversight
Congress Can Approve a Budget This Year, Lawmakers Say
Republican and Democrat say political will to fix appropriations process will determine success.
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