Tech
Analysis: The Sequester Will Devastate U.S. Science Research for Decades
Cutting the meager amount the federal government spends on basic science would do little to meet short-term fiscal goals while incurring huge costs in the future.
Tech
The End of Federal Transportation Funding as We Know It
The diminishing power of the gas tax has renewed debate about how — and even whether — Washington can pay for local roads and rails.
Tech
Open Government Group Gives Obama a Mixed Report
Advocates are disappointed by lack of agency follow-through on transparency directives.
Tech
Rand Paul Gets His Answer on Drones: 'No'
Attorney General Eric Holder has answered Sen. Ran Paul's question.
Tech
Congress Gets Its Drone Memos, and Obama Gets His CIA Director
The Senate Intelligence Committee voted in favor of John Brennan's nomination to be CIA director.
Management
Obama Issues Order Implementing Sequester
Now the process begins of implementing the cuts.
Defense
Those Missing Drone Memos Are Now John Brennan's Worst Enemy
The Obama Administration thought the previously released documents on drones would be enough to satisfy members of the Senate Intelligence Committee.
Nextgov
Pentagon Details Mobile Plan to Support 600,000 End Users
No BYOD to start, though it is a ‘long term objective.’
Tech
Air Force Nuke Command Could Furlough 2,900 Civilians Under Sequester
Command expects a 20-percent budget decline.
Tech
Senate Republicans Finally Get Their Hands on Benghazi Emails
The emails should placate the Senators looking to delay the confirmation of Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel.
Defense
Is the White House Trading Benghazi Secrets to Avoid Questions on Drones?
As the Obama Administration maneuvers to secure John Brennan's appointment as CIA director, they are reportedly offering new information about the attack on Benghazi.
Nextgov
White House Will Respond to Petition to Re-legalize Unlocking Cellphones
Petitioners are also sounding off about the Pentagon’s decision to give medals to drone pilots.
Management
Federal Contractor Issues Layoff Warnings, Citing Budget Uncertainty
BAE Systems sends 3,500 WARN notices, other contractors take wait-and-see approach.
Nextgov
IRS Faulted for Wasteful Aircard and BlackBerry Purchases
Auditors tell CIO to do a better job monitoring which employees have business needs.
Management
GSA Chief: Streamlining Offices Key to Improving Agency
Dan Tangherlini says ongoing review of operations has revealed overlap in administrative functions.
Tech
Arms Sales Are Down for the First Time in Decades
Top 100 arms manufacturers worldwide saw a 5 percent decline in sales in 2011.
Tech
Lucky Defense Department Couple Lands $217 Million Powerball Prize
Computer scientist purchased the winning ticket while traveling for work.
Tech
Rand Paul Will Block John Brennan Until He Gets an Answer About Drones
Paul says he was not happy with Brennan's response after being directly asked if a drone could be used to kill an American citizen on U.S. soil.
Tech
Dick Cheney Sides With Obama on Drones
The former vice president says the drone program is the only portion of Obama's foreign policy plan he agrees with.
Management