Defense
Military branches struggle to cap civilian jobs wisely
Army has exceeded its workforce limit, while all services may have cut jobs recklessly.
Management
Interactive Graphic: 28 Inauguration Firsts
Find out which president was brave enough to wear trousers for the first time or which president had the guts to recite his 3,000-word address from memory.
Tech
The education of Energy Secretary Steven Chu
The Nobel physicist tasked with transforming the energy economy faced political battles.
Management
Analysis: Second-term exodus leaves zero Hispanics in Cabinet
The Obama administration is sorely in need of binders full of Latinos.
Management
Is the Debt Limit Fight Over Already?
House Republicans may agree to raise the debt ceiling without huge concessions in spending cuts.
Management
Government again fails to get its financial books in order
Budget constraints and fiscal challenges make sound financial management critical, GAO says.
Defense
Union criticizes Pentagon for targeting civilians
AFGE says Defense let contractors off the hook.
Management
7 Huge Mistakes of Inaugurations Past
A look at times in inaugural history when things did not go according to plan.
Management
Why the former Washington governor is likely to join Obama's Cabinet
Christine Gregoire is on the shortlist to head Energy, Interior or EPA.
Management
How to Write Poetry for History
The bard of Obama’s 2009 inaugural says poetry fits the occasion.
Management
Who is Denis McDonough, Obama's expected pick for chief of staff?
Here's what you need to know.
Pay & Benefits
Keep paying TSP’s G Fund, petitioners tell White House
Federal employees are being singled out, We the People petition says.
Management
In Congress, Compromise Is a 4-Letter Word
One round of drinks, nine members of the House, and a sobering question: What if we can’t fix Congress?
Pay & Benefits
Bill would allow Uncle Sam to fire federal tax cheats
Legislation would apply to executive and legislative branch employees as well as Postal Service workers.
Nextgov
FAA grounds all 787 Dreamliners operated by U.S. carriers
Agency expects international regulators to take action.
Management
Big role for the military in Obama’s second inauguration festivities
Service members will participate for pageantry, security and their own enjoyment.
Management
D.C.-area feds can take unscheduled leave or telework ahead of winter storm
The region is anticipating some snow later in the day Thursday.
Management
Economists Pan Debt Ceiling’s Very Existence
Economists think the very idea of a 'debt ceiling' is a bit silly.
Management
Labor-management council aims for full agency participation in forums
Before the election, some managers may have been holding back, OPM chief says.
Tech