Management
Bring Federal Conferences Back to Las Vegas, Lawmakers Say
‘Irresponsible federal workers,’ not resorts, led to excessive conference spending, they say.
Management
Senator Pressures OMB on Delayed Safety Regulations
Some rules have moved 'from the back burner to the deep freeze,' Connecticut Democrat says.
Management
The Quiet Charm Offensive of Obama's Chief of Staff
Denis McDonough’s openness and availability is garnering positive reviews.
Management
What the Obama Campaign's Chief Data Scientist Is Up to Now
Trying to keep the best minds of his generation from working on advertising.
Nextgov
How to Hack Google Like One of NSA's Top Cyberspies
The spy agency recently released a 643-page book full of Web research tips.
Oversight
House Passes Debt Limit Bill
Legislation would direct Treasury to prioritize debt, Social Security payments if government hits debt limit.
Oversight
Play of the Day: Notable Political Weight Loss
David Letterman’s producers have a video segment connecting Chris Christie to William Howard Taft.
Defense
Transparency and Accountability Don't Hurt Security—They're Crucial to It
After Boston, just like after 9/11, the nation is likely to adopt new anti-terror laws. But done wrong, law enforcement can undermine society.
Nextgov
VA Awards National Cell Phone Contract to Three Carriers
The IDIQ deal covers voice and data airtime plus voice phones, smartphones and tablets.
Management
Most Top Contractors Increased Business With Federal Government in 2012
Despite downtick in overall contract spending, large companies found ways to increase revenues.
Nextgov
Auditors Tell Congress to Halt Maritime Worker Biometric ID Rules
Testing to ensure control over employee access to secure locations was flawed, GAO reports.
Defense
Deputy Mission Chief Says He Was 'Stunned' by Rice's Early Depiction of Benghazi Attacks
The State Department was aware the attack was terrorism, rather than a result of protests over an anti-Islamic video.
Defense
Analysis: Incompetence, but No Cover-up in Benghazi.
The hearings deepen the tragedy, but not the scandal.
Nextgov
VA Says it Deferred 2012 Bonuses for Some Health Execs
The deferrals are in addition to an earlier announcement cancelling bonuses in the department’s benefits arm.
Oversight
Lawmaker Renews GOP Bid to Defund a Key Census Survey
Rep. Jeff Duncan says economic questionnaire is invasive and harasses people.
Oversight