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
New website links government contractors with former feds
Exfederal.com shows promise as it enters a competitive market, analyst says.
Management
Hispanic representation in the federal workforce increases very slightly
OPM data show progress hiring into senior-level jobs.
Tech
Report suggests sweeping changes to CFC
Federal employees’ charity campaign should expand donor base and get a website, commission finds.
Management
GSA acquisitions chief goes on medical leave
FAS commissioner Kempf departs on eve of hearing to examine conference spending.
Oversight
Democratic senator: Deal with the fiscal cliff after the election
Durbin attempts to counter criticism Obama has failed to take responsibility for the economy.
Management
Cheney offers views on veep search
Former vice president says running mates should be qualified to be president.
Management
USDA says it never meant to endorse ‘Meatless Mondays’
Newsletter to employees suggested vegetarianism is healthier, better for environment.
Management
Obama’s black education initiative draws cheers, brickbats
Education Department to house new office to boost African-American achievement.
Management
First lady arrives in London, calls games 'awe-inspiring'
Michelle Obama promotes her Let's Move campaign.
Management
Treasury chief wrestles with legacy amid Libor scandal, economic worries
Geithner finds the perception he is 'too close to Wall Street' unfair.
Pay & Benefits
Education faces major cuts and furloughs, secretary says
Sequestration would force massive teacher layoffs, Arne Duncan says.
Management