Defense

Paul Ryan attacks Obama on Defense spending

Obama adviser criticizes Ryan for voting to support sequestration.

Management

Romney: GOP involvement in 2011 debt deal was ‘mistake’

Presidential candidate says sequestration should not have been proposed.

Management

Gallup: Signs of an Obama convention bounce

August jobs numbers could render the gains fleeting.

Management

Want lead with that? Toxic materials found in Navy dining area

OSHA cites the service for 21 'serious violations' following three inspections.

Tech

Mars mission director’s message to feds: Persevere

Patience and willingness to make hard decisions are critical, says Doug McCuistion.

Management

How the CFPB Stole Talent from Silicon Valley

Using lean development, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was able to recruit, and scale, quickly

Management

The 8 Federal Agencies Most Attractive to New Grads

Only a handful of agencies appeal to millennials.

Management

Full text of Obama's speech

The president accepts his party's nomination at the Democratic National Convention.

Management

Obama backs ambitious government but warns of limits on effectiveness

Government is a “force for good,” he says, but must be "leaner and more efficient."

Management

Convention insiders: ‘It’s Hillary’s if she wants it’ in 2016

The secretary of state is currently the clear frontrunner to be the Democratic candidate next time around.

Pay & Benefits

Spending cuts likely to trigger furloughs

Budget expert is not optimistic Congress will reach deal to avoid governmentwide cuts before deadline.

Management

'Energy and excitement' make presidential transitions ripe for innovation

Expertise of career feds is key to collaboration and success, panelists say.

Management

Innovation Isn't Always Big

It's not always a matter of huge breakthroughs.

Management

President’s speech will tackle deficit reduction, entitlement reform

Obama will talk about decisions needed to get spending under control, campaign aide says.

Management

Decision to move Obama's speech inside sparks scramble

Officials say the weather left them no choice.

Management

Summing up Biden, Pew finds 'good' edges out 'idiot'

Only five of 1,008 survey respondents ventured that the vice president is 'bad.'

Management

Democratic insiders to Hillary Clinton: Run in 2016!

Seventy percent would like to see her name at the top of the ticket.

Management

Washington-area charity drive organizers say economy isn’t an 'excuse'

Officials are confident about meeting fundraising goals.

Management

Beyond Mars: The Biggest Federal Victories of the Summer

From Mars to wildfires, a look at where the federal government succeeded this past summer.

Management

Four Leadership Lessons From Great Bosses

Helpful lessons for managing high performers.