Pay & Benefits

Obama releases taxes, doesn't qualify for Buffett rule

President makes less than $1 million; proposed new minimum tax rate wouldn't kick in.

Management

Obama declines to issue executive order on contractor bias

Gay rights groups had hoped for quick action to advance legislation.

Management

EEOC commissioner Ishimaru resigns

Panel praises Ishimaru for helping rebuild underfunded and understaffed agency.

Management

Agencies handed Do Not Pay deadlines

Budget director presses central database in bid to curb improper payments.

Management

Government settles century-old tribal claims for $1 billion

Tribes alleged federal mismanagement of land trusts.

Oversight

GSA Roundup: Relocation to paradise; congressional jockeying; the other conferences

Daily highlights in the wake of GSA’s extravagant conference spending.

Management

IRS likely to get temporary commissioner when Shulman leaves

Election-year uncertainty works against long-term appointment, observers say.

Management

GSA staff told to do better at reporting abuses

Employees asked to share anything that ‘doesn’t seem right.’

Management

GSA Roundup: Vegas out; doing great things; more bonuses; stolen iPods

Daily highlights in the wake of GSA’s extravagant conference spending.

Management

Federal Feng Shui

Rearranging your workspace with a few principles in mind can bring tranquility and positive energy.

Management

How the public printer is doing more with less

Changing mission and resource constraints require tough decisions on pay, benefits, hiring and travel.

Management

The Tao of Bubba Watson

The Master's champion seems like a guy who enjoys and savors life.

Oversight

Power struggle at watchdog agency could undermine nuclear-plant safety

Lawmakers overseeing the Nuclear Regulatory Commission continue to raise questions about whether it is functioning effectively.

Management

Census Bureau director resigns

Robert Groves accepts provost position at Georgetown University.

Pay & Benefits

Government wants more ethics rules for Afghanistan reconstruction employees

Regulation would require workers get approval for some activities.

Oversight

Rick Santorum suspends presidential bid

Forrmer senator was Mitt Romney’s chief remaining rival for the GOP nomination.

Management

A different kind of GSA video

Acting Administrator Daniel Tangherlini pledges to address issues raised by conference spending scandal.

Management

GAO nudges Pentagon to improve its contractor records

Incomplete databases risk violating rules on inherently governmental functions.