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.
News
Issa: Transparency Measure Dead in Senate
DATA Act has passed House, but is pending in a Senate committee.
Management
Agencies told to trim paperwork
White House follows up on order to ease regulatory burdens.
Management
Government funds 47 transportation projects
LaHood distributes $500 million; transportation bill stalls.
Management
Pentagon expansion of acquisition staff hurt by funding uncertainties
GAO says hiring and training effort lacks an overarching strategy.
Management
GSA doesn’t know how many buildings it should sell, audit finds
'You can't manage what you can't measure,' Sen. Tom Carper says.
Tech
New consumer bureau opens database of credit card complaints
Industry warns that identifying details could unfairly tarnish companies.
Oversight
House Republicans continue blasting GSA on slow property sales
Field hearing at vacant Georgetown heating plant gets confrontational.
Management
Obama reorganization plan alive but not necessarily well
Senate action possible this summer, but GOP House may be less enthused.
Management
How to show Congress your program is working
GAO case studies stress agency communication with Capitol Hill staff.
Management
Longtime Agriculture official steps down
Vilsack announces temporary replacement for Pearlie Reed.
Management
Contractors object to parts of Defense authorization bills
Caps on exec pay and stepped-up small business hiring goals called unrealistic.
Oversight
Deal made to advance disputed nominees to nuclear commission
Republicans agree to back Obama’s choice of geologist MacFarlane.
News
A Change at IBM’s Washington Outpost
Former OMB executive Jonathan Breul retires; Dan Chenok steps in as executive director.
Tech
OMB not enamored of House-passed data transparency measure
Controller has different view than former Recovery Board colleague.
Management
Health experts grapple over best agency to lead paperwork reduction effort
Think tank says standardizing electronic medical records could save billions.
Management
IRS coping with tricky implementation of health care law, auditors say
GAO sees costs-savings opportunities in review of fiscal 2013 request for budget hike.
Tech