Management
Defense contractors downsized in good times, report finds
Researchers question link between sequestration and threatened job cuts.
Oversight
It’s official: White House must share sequestration specifics
President Obama will have to report spending cut details by Sept. 6.
Management
USPS isn’t rich, but it’s pretty fast
Researchers compare the postal services of 159 countries, and USPS finishes first.
Defense
Defense gives up on another BRAC round, for now
Secretary says base closures will be critical to future of a slimmer Defense Department.
Management
That’s a Good Question
Scott Elbin has questions he learned from another leadership coach.
Oversight
New lines of attack opened against GSA
Conservatives blast empty Miami courthouse, Office of Government Ethics.
Oversight
Stopgap spending bill may delay repairs to Capitol dome
$61 million in work is needed to plug leaking holes, fix water damage and secure loose ornaments.
Management
GOP lawmakers to contractors: Defy Labor Dept., warn employees of sequestration layoffs
Withholding notices would break the law, they say.
Management
NOAA weather forecasting center moving to College Park, Md.
New facility has more servers and data analysis capacity to help the Center for Weather and Climate Prediction.
Nextgov
NASA announces $1.1 billion in human space flight contracts
SpaceX won a NASA contract worth $440 million to develop the next generation of space transportation vehicles.
Management
The case for vacation: Why science says breaks are good for productivity
The first week of August is one of the most popular times for people to take off work. But it might just make us better at our job.
Oversight
Agencies need better plans to protect feds in a flu pandemic, GAO says
FAA air traffic controllers working in close proximity are especially at risk.
Management
We now have our smallest government in 45 years
America's public sector has shrunk. And shrunk. And shrunk some more.
Oversight
Feds gain time on financial disclosure requirements
Senator says Congress will revisit potential national security risk after recess.
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