Tech
Government’s hired cars should be as green as its own, group says
The federal fleet’s fuel standards should also apply to third-party vehicles, report recommends.
Management
Obama 'regulatory czar' Cass Sunstein to return to Harvard
Sunstein has helped drive 'a series of historic accomplishments,' Obama says.
Oversight
Presidential transitions should be much faster, panelists say
Recent bill to reduce the number of Senate confirmations is a first step.
Management
IRS chief defends implementation of health care law
Maine governor’s Gestapo comments were 'unhelpful rhetoric,' Shulman says.
Management
What Leaders Can Learn from Michael Phelps
The Olympic swimmer is a preparation champion.
Management
GSA executive Prouty departs in wake of spending scandal
Regional commissioner had been suspended since revelations of Las Vegas conference.
Management
The tricky politics of campaign vacations
Leisure activities seen as 'elitist' can hurt candidates.
Management
Three planes nearly collide midair at Reagan National Airport
Planes were within 12 seconds of hitting.
Management
TSA, union reach agreement on labor contract
First-ever collective bargaining agreement at agency wrapped up in marathon bargaining session.
Defense
Industry accused of exaggerating job losses from sequestration
Analyst says such a detailed estimate could not be accurate.
Management
GSA hammered on ‘outrageous’ bonuses, conference spending
Agency disputes some accusations lodged by lawmakers at hearing.
Management
OMB to agencies: We’ll help you plan for sequestration, but we hope it doesn’t happen
Agency’s acting director says Congress should avoid automatic cuts, find bipartisan solution.
Oversight
Congress votes to streamline Senate confirmation process
About 170 nominations and 3,000 military officer positions will no longer require Senate approval.
Management
Agencies aren't fully reimbursing IRS
The tax service ends up using its own operating budget for work it does for other departments, TIGTA finds.
Management
Agency financial chiefs lukewarm on campaign against waste
White House initiative not always aligned with agency missions, survey respondents say.
Management
Video: Romney spokesman tells reporters to 'shove it'
Gorka later apologized to journalists after telling them to "kiss my ass" in Warsaw.
Management
Postal Service prepares for default, but says business will continue as usual
USPS cannot meet its $5.5 billion mandated retiree health benefit prefunding requirements by Aug. 1.
Management
Labor Department: Contractors should not send pre-sequester layoff notices
Such actions aren't needed because it's not certain a sequester will go into effect, ruling states.
Management