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.

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.

Nextgov

Next Stop for Controversial Airport Scanners: Office Buildings?

Say "cheese," federal employees!

Management

National Security Insiders: Sequestration is Going to Happen

Nearly 80 percent say there's no way a deal can be done to avoid across-the-board cuts by the March 1 deadline.

Management

Agencies Must Provide Better Protection for Sexual Assault Victims, OPM Says

Department-specific plans needed to address domestic violence and assault.

Management

Obama May Avoid Talking Sequestration in State of the Union

President is reluctant to focus on deep spending cuts.

Management

Pentagon Fails to Explain Sole-Source Contracts, GAO Says

Officials found to be confused or unaware of new requirements for justifications.

Oversight

Thousands of Organizations Mobilize Against Sequestration

Contractors, academics and union members warn of harm from automatic cuts.

Management

SBA Chief, Other Key Administration Officials Announce Departures

Obama also has OMB and border security vacancies to fill.

Management

Ex-Benedict: Why Popes Matter to Presidents

From JFK to Reagan, they have affected U.S. administrations. Will Benedict XVI's successor complicate life for Obama?