Defense
Ryan Budget Calls for Return to Pre-Sequester Defense Spending
Budget chairman takes from nondefense to boost defense spending beyond Obama.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Bridgegate Solved
Chris Christie's report exonerates the New Jersey governor.
Oversight
Republican Budget Asks Federal Employees to Contribute More to Pensions
The fiscal 2015 blueprint also would shrink the workforce through attrition and eliminate the student loan repayment benefit.
Oversight
Republicans Increasingly Willing to Brag About Bringing Home Bacon
After spending years on the defensive over earmarks, the establishment is beginning to fight back.
Management
Got Big Data? First Define Your Big Question
Simple, yet analytical, data thinking can reveal the size of the problem.
Nextgov
Why Feds Are Still Buying IT That Works With Windows XP
During the last 12 months, agencies posted nearly 200 solicitations for products compliant with the operating system, which will lose Microsoft's security support on April 8.
Defense One
Inside the Military’s New Office for Cyborgs
DARPA’s Arati Prabhakar tells Defense One that cutting-edge biology research is the future of national security -- and how we’ll get our Star Trek tricorders. By Patrick Tucker
Employee Policy
Finding Your Perfect Match
Some people approach a federal job search like they would approach buying a home. “Here is my wish list: gourmet kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, in a good neighborhood with great schools, close commute, and within my ridiculously low budget.” Or, they might start surfing on USAJOBS and end up like a child in a candy shop.
Pay
House Republican budget proposal debuts
House Republicans on April 1 released their budget proposal for fiscal 2015.
Benefits
VA trims disability claims backlog
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that it has reduced the backlog of pending disability compensation claims by 44 percent over the past year.
Retirement
Lawmakers' federal pensions far outpace those of employees
Members of Congress fare far better in terms of federal pension benefits than do federal employees.
Oversight
How 2014 Could Give the GOP False Hope
Republicans could win the midterms without fixing the party's problems.
Management
Lawmaker to Feds: You Don’t Need So Many Limos
'In hard times you can have too much of a good thing,' moderate Democrat says.
Defense
Watchdog: U.S. Struggles to Track Nuclear-Arms Design Records
Missing data exposes the U.S. nuclear arsenal to an array of unnecessary costs and risks
Nextgov
What Kind of Tech Exec (or Potential Exec) Are You?
Take our quiz to find out if you're a security superstar or a productivity powerhouse -- or maybe neither.
Defense One
Why This Year's Elections in Afghanistan Won't Matter That Much
Four analysts told the Council on Foreign Relations that the upcoming elections may not have that big of an impact on Afghanistan's security situation. Interview By Zachary Laub
Management
How to Get What You Really Want
A simple shift in your actions can make you happier and more successful.
Management
Actually, Switching Fonts Won't Save the Government That Much Money
Design blogger pokes holes in 14-year-old's savings plan.
Pay & Benefits