Defense
Congress should act to avoid sequestration before election, senator says
Ayotte favors a two-year deal that shrinks the federal workforce.
Management
White House veto threat sets up clash on Agriculture’s buildings fund
Administration also objects to proposed USDA salary cuts.
Management
Postal Service workers stage hunger strike
Rep. Dennis Kucinich joins letter carriers in call to end pension prefunding.
Management
Women, minorities inch up federal ranks
Government is still more diverse overall than national workforce, according to OPM data.
Management
A third of Americans say massive federal layoffs would help economy, poll finds
Nearly half think cutting 100,000 feds would be bad.
Management
Rick Perry calls Obama's use of executive privilege 'Nixonian'
The privilege was invoked in connection with the botched gun sting operation known as Fast and Furious.
Management
Agencies told to trim paperwork
White House follows up on order to ease regulatory burdens.
Oversight
Hillary Clinton's secret weapon: Eyewear?
Glasses have been at the center of nearly all her recent scandals, memes and spurts of attention.
Management
Former officer sent to prison after defrauding Coast Guard
Lt. Danielle Ferreira sentenced to 21 months for arranging contracts for family members.
Management
Government funds 47 transportation projects
LaHood distributes $500 million; transportation bill stalls.
Management
Cheney's daughter marries partner
Former vice president and his wife are 'delighted' the same-sex relationship could be recognized.
Management
Government overcomes security clearance backlog
GAO cautions it still is watching the process closely.
Management
Park ranger dies in Mount Rainier rescue
Nick Hall had come to the aid of injured climbers who had fallen into a crevasse.
Management
Learning from Superstar Conductors
The job of a conductor is much different today than it was 20 or 30 years ago.
Oversight
Eric Holder, contempt of Congress and Fast and Furious: What you need to know
Initial scandal, executive privilege and more.
Management
Long-awaited bird flu study shows it’s still a threat
Studies close chapter in ongoing debate over censoring scientific research.
Management
Pentagon expansion of acquisition staff hurt by funding uncertainties
GAO says hiring and training effort lacks an overarching strategy.
Pay & Benefits
NOAA is ‘doing everything possible’ to avoid furloughs
Agency is working with Congress after mismanagement at National Weather Service.
Pay & Benefits