Defense

Pentagon Releases Further Sequestration Guidance

Support for congressional travel, Blue Angels shows and tuition assistance to face the budget axe.

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.