Oversight
Nope, Obama Didn't Share Keystone Decision with House Republicans
The president chose not to reveal how he planned to decide on a highly controversial issue to a group of political opponents.
Oversight
Crisis Budgeting Creates an 'Uncertainty Tax,' Senator Says
Constant continuing resolutions breed waste, low morale, witnesses tell panel.
Management
The Secret to Productivity: Cute Videos of Kitties?
Research shows indulging in cute animal videos can, in fact, increase productivity.
Pay & Benefits
Senate Democrats’ Budget Balances Spending Cuts, Revenue Hikes
Proposal shields federal pay and retirement benefits.
Management
Analysis: Obama Wasted a Big Chance to Sell His Economic Vision
Obama’s shortcomings as a communicator are not new.
Pay & Benefits
No Furloughs Planned at OPM
Agency will rely on hiring freeze, administrative cuts to comply with sequester.
Management
Obama Still to Name U.S. Ambassador to the Vatican
How that appointment could come to define the U.S.-papal relationship.
Oversight
After Snag, Senate Moving on Bill to Avert Shutdown, Extend Pay Freeze
Legislation will move to House after final vote, which could come Thursday.
Management
Did Harvard Just Make It OK to Spy on Employees?
Harvard may have made history in setting an example for how to spy on employees.
Management
GSA Exec Dismissed During Spending Scandal Gets His Job Back
MSPB rules Paul Prouty was wrongfully dismissed, orders back pay.
Nextgov
Officials Worry About Vulnerability of Global Nuclear Stockpile to Cyber Attack
Lawmakers request an assessment of nations’ abilities to protect nuclear weapons from a digital strike.
Pay & Benefits
Postal Service Turns to Six-Hour Shifts to Reduce Costs
USPS posts 1,000 new jobs with shortened schedule.
Tech
TSA Will Avoid Furloughs for Now, Union Says
Agency is freezing hiring and eliminating overtime to meet budget cuts.
Management
OMB Posts Progress on Cross-agency Goals
First quarterly report launched during Sunshine Week.
Nextgov
How to Use Social Media in Government: A Response to Cory Booker
The answer isn’t cut and dried.
Nextgov
DISA Will Finish Moving Army Email to the Cloud this Month
Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve units will begin shifting to an enterprise system as well.
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.
Oversight