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Remote Workers Log More Hours, More Engaged Than In-Office Peers

More good news for federal agencies that are embracing telework.

Management

Having a Bigger Desk Can Make You More Dishonest

People with large desks are more likely to cheat, steal money, or break traffic rules.

Defense

African Terrorist Threat Not Far From Obama’s Mind

President's trip is focused on increased trade and development, but terrorist and extremist groups see growing opportunities in Africa too.

Defense

US Ambassador to China Visits Tibet Amid Wave of Self-Immolations

This is the first visit by an American ambassador to the region since 2010.

Defense

The CIA's Plan to Put an End to Their Leaking Problem

The agency's new campaign to stop leaks...was leaked.

Management

How to Improve Productivity With Diet and Exercise

What you can learn from the Johnson & Johnson's workout program.

Management

GAO Gets Tough on Obama Implementation of Performance Act

OMB still reviewing recommendations for guidance on tax expenditures.

Defense

Analysis: The Case Against Universal National Service

A one-size-fits-all program could never be implemented justly.

Defense

Unsexy Ways to Cut Defense Spending

Now is not the time to retrench, says Michèle Flournoy.

Nextgov

Too Much Collaboration Is Hurting Productivity

Some of that new technology aimed at fostering innovation could be a bad thing.

Nextgov

No Red Phone Ever Connected the White House to Moscow

Another case of 'direct access' not being quite what you first thought.

Oversight

Where Are All the Watchdogs?

Lawmaker takes issue with a 1,988-day vacancy in the State Dept.'s IG office.

Oversight

Senate Prepares for a Fight Over Sequestration

Democrats and Republicans divided over federal spending.

Oversight

Play of the Day: What is the Sexuality of the Constitution?

Stephen Colbert reacts to the Supreme Court’s ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act.

Management

5 Trends Driving Government's Addiction to Evidence

These five things are changing the performance paradigm.

Oversight

How Killing DOMA Saves the Government Money

Results of a 2004 CBO study were promising.

Defense

Marines Could Cut 8,000 Troops If Sequestration Sticks Around

It’s unclear whether the reduction would affect civilian jobs.

News

Taxpayer Advocate’s Solution to Scandal

Targeting conservatives violated 8 of 10 tenets of proposed Taxpayer Bill of Rights.

Tech

IRS Under Fire Again, for Handling of IT Contract Fraud Case

Agency deputy tells oversight panel her team is likely to cancel part of the larger software deal.

Pay & Benefits

Bipartisan Group Says Pentagon’s Across-the-Board Furlough Policy Might Go Too Far

Lawmakers ask why civilian workers at units not funded directly by Congress are subject to unpaid leave.