Oversight
Senate accelerating confirmation for Nuclear Regulatory Commission nominee
Geologist Allison Macfarlane wins plaudits.
Management
OMB touts progress on reducing federal property footprint
Controller Danny Werfel cites $5.6 billion in savings.
Management
Breaking Down the Perfect Pep Talk
This week, Gregg Popovich unleashed one of the greatest pep talks ever prepared.
Defense
Pentagon’s No. 2 leader criticizes lawmakers’ add-backs to Defense bill
Ashton Carter says cuts to TRICARE and force size are needed.
Management
Watchdog: Disability hiring still lags
Few agencies have adequate plans and OPM has failed to develop a training program, GAO finds.
Management
The Collaboration Conundrum
Successful leaders encourage employees to work together without letting it get out of hand.
Management
NOAA takes remedial steps after National Weather Service chief’s departure
Jack Hayes’ retirement follows five-month probe of wrongly rerouted funds.
Management
Fewer senior executives are satisfied with their pay, OPM finds
Fifty-seven percent surveyed say they plan to retire within five years.
Management
NLRB member Flynn resigns over leaked information
Sharing internal documents with Romney adviser had been criticized by inspector general.
Management
IRS closing 43 offices, but says all employees will keep their jobs
Agency will relocate or permit teleworking for affected workers.
Management
Senate clears procurement chief and top defense acquisition officer
Joseph Jordan and Frank Kendall win unanimous approval.
Oversight
Michelle Obama: 'Let's Move' initiative not 'big government'
First Lady says program is not about government telling people what to do.
Oversight
Measures to stop ‘back-door’ base closures win approval in House and Senate
Panel says no new BRAC round, rejects TRICARE hike.
Nextgov
Security presented as the foundation of new federal digital strategy
A blueprint for moving government services to mobile devices concentrates on protecting data, rather than the devices.
Management
Obama, Romney differ greatly on size of government
Presumptive GOP nominee pledges to slash non-defense spending, while president still seeks billions for infrastructure and transportation projects.
Management
Planner of lavish Las Vegas conference is out at GSA
Jeffrey Neely is off the agency’s payroll as of Thursday.
Management
Obama picks Afghanistan IG with years of federal experience
Nominee John Sopko previously worked at Justice, Commerce departments.
Management
Three Ways to Show Respect for Your People
Cory Booker's comments last weekend are a leadership lesson.
Tech