Oversight
What happens If we go over the fiscal cliff?
A number of cringe-inducing provisions go into effect in the New Year and beyond.
Management
When will the US actually hit its debt ceiling?
Treasury Secretary Geithner can take 'extraordinary measures' to buy another month or two.
Tech
NNSA chief to step down
Thomas D'Agostino led the semiautonomous branch of Energy for five and a half years.
Management
Analysis: Addressing the fiscal cliff is not enough
We must transform the way government works.
Tech
NIH initiative boosts biomedical workforce diversity
A $50 million investment starts with graduate school applicants.
Management
Congress has outsized influence over Obama's Cabinet
President's picks are getting Borked.
Management
White House wavers on Hagel, considers others for Defense
Nebraska Republican’s Pentagon nomination appears to be failing because of his blunt advocacy of unpopular positions.
Pay & Benefits
SAVE Award winner announced
Education’s Fred Winter proposes cutting costs of transit benefit without reducing appeal.
Management
Defense bill’s contractor provisions please advocates of all stripes
Backers of small businesses, human rights and women-owned firms voice approval.
Management
Video: Another fiscal cliff scenario, as predicted by 'Saturday Night Live'
Late-night show skewers Boehner, Obama.
Management
Analysis: Ambition and anguish drive John Kerry
He will likely pursue an activist agenda as secretary of State.
Management
Analysis: Stop Using Feds as Pawns in Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
Rather than weaken and discourage federal public service, we need to invest in the people of our government.
Pay & Benefits
Obama gives feds Christmas Eve off
Federal employees receive extra paid holiday and a four-day weekend.
Defense
NRA chief calls for corps of armed officers at schools
Force would include active and retired military service personnel.
Management
Obama names two to Federal Labor Relations Authority
Incumbents nominated to agency that adjudicates unfair practice cases.
Management
Obama to tap Kerry as secretary of State
Appointment has been anticipated since Susan Rice withdrew her name.
Management
Boehner fails to get GOP to back Plan B; House recesses
Status of fiscal cliff negotiations grow murkier.
Management