Tech

Italy's top scientists quit their government posts

Resignations protest recent convictions of scientists who failed to predict an earthquake.

Oversight

Lawmakers consider $55 billion 'fallback' to avert sequestration

Plan has 'a decent chance of happening,' unnamed aide tells Reuters.

Management

As local governments shrink, private consultants reap rewards

Officials must 'adapt to the new normal,' firm says.

Management

'Bayonets and Horses:' Obama and Romney's Sharpest Debate Retorts

Both Obama and Romney had two solid barbs at Monday night's debate.

Management

Commerce Department conference costs can be hard to pin down

IG finds many reports are based on estimates and not actual expenses.

Management

Many agencies already reacting to sequestration threat, panelists say

Contractors will face renegotiated agreements and cuts in government procurement staff.

Management

Postal union claims USPS solvency within reach

NALC says prefunding mandate is preventing financial viability.

Management

5 Leadership Lessons Learned From the 2012 Debates

As the race enters its final phase, what lessons have we learned from these debates?

Management

Infographic: The Many Perks of Working From Home

Employees who telework are not just healthier and happier, they're good for the environment.

Management

TSA seeks to fire, suspend screeners

Probe at Newark Airport results in allegations of improper screening by 44 employees and managers.

Management

'Great Technological Importance:' NIST's Pioneering Young Scientist

Jacob Taylor is at the cutting-edge of theoretical physics and breaking the boundaries of what is possible.

Management

In Marie Claire interview, Hillary Clinton insists she won’t run again

Secretary of State says she will be cheering for the first female president.

Management

What Romney's Cabinet might look like

Former Massachusetts governor would be under pressure to stock the government with GOP loyalists.

Management

Who might serve in a second Obama administration?

Second-term Cabinet probably wouldn’t look much like the first.

Management

Presidential Humor Pt. 2 – Obama’s Digs at Himself

Obama's best material from joint event where candidates trade jokes, poke fun.

Management

Presidential Humor Pt. 1 – Romney’s Funny Side Revealed

Romney's best material from joint event where candidates trade jokes, poke fun.

Management

Performance pilot launching at Veterans Affairs

National Cemetery Administration to adopt GEAR program in November.

Management

Lawmakers urged to adopt tighter caps on contractor pay

Limiting annual reimbursements to $230,700 per employee would save billions, advocacy groups argue.

Management

Hillary Clinton is tired of the 'having it all' debate

The Secretary of State says she tries to enable women to do high stress jobs while caring for children.

Management

'An Operational Puzzle:' Preventing Future Plane Crashes

James Cash has spent nearly three decades working to solve, and prevent, plane crashes.