Oversight

Sequester Fears May Be Overhyped, Overblown and Overly Politicized

The next big fiscal crisis could seem more like a whimper when it hits on March 1.

Nextgov

Cost of Integrated Defense-VA Health Record Jumped to $12 Billion

The departments now plan to acquire dozens of joint medical applications.

Pay & Benefits

Senate Puts Fed Pay Freeze Proposal on Ice

Chamber won’t vote Thursday on measure to replace sequester by targeting fed pay and benefits.

Nextgov

The Army Doesn't Want You to See the Results of Its Shady PTSD Probe

The Army has refused to release the results of the Madigan inquiry, and attempts to get the report through Freedom of Information Act requests have all been denied.

Defense

The Real Legacy of 'Zero Dark Thirty' Will Be in Interrogation Rooms

Its depiction of torture ruined its Oscars chances, but that's the very reason this film will live on: Pop culture's portrayals of military practices can shape real ones.

Defense

U.S. Steps Up Support for the Syrian Rebels, but Still Won't Arm Them

John Kerry says "nonlethal" assistance will be supplied.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Sequester Fever... Catch It!

With the deadline nearing, late-night hosts have a lot to say about sequestration.

Management

Analysis: Here's Who Is Really to Blame for Sequestration

Don't look at Obama or Republicans in Congress. The failure of the bipartisan "supercommittee" 15 months ago created the current mess.

Management

Jack Lew and His Squiggly Signature Are Your New Treasury Secretary

Lew has a tough job ahead of him.

Pay & Benefits

Some Federal Workers See Silver Lining in Spring Furloughs

Some view unpaid leave as a chance to travel and have a vacation free of disruptions.

Management

OMB Expands Sequestration Guidance, Increasing Scrutiny of Expenses

Controller addresses planning, communication and collective bargaining over furloughs.

Management

Examining The Human Connectome Project

A look at the NIH-supported effort that’s aimed at revealing the “symphony” that’s happening at the speed of thought within our brains every second of every day.

Management

What Time Does the Sequester Start?

So, since nobody is trying to stop it, when does the sequester actually begin?

Management

Planned DHS Resignation Inspires an Hour of Political Fury

Gary Mead's unfortunately timed notice is sucked into sequester firestorm.

Management

The 3 Essential Things Great Leaders Understand

From presidents to generals, reflections gleaned from a career working around great leaders.

Defense

New Defense Chief Addresses Massive Cuts

Chuck Hagel issues warning within hours of taking office.

Defense

Senator Suggests Cuts to Avoid Pentagon Furloughs

Coburn’s recommendations don’t go nearly far enough, Defense official says.

Defense

Timeline: The March Into Combat

More than 200 years of precedent sets the stage for reversing the ban on women in direct battlefield roles.

Pay & Benefits

GOP Sequester Alternative Targets Federal Pay, Benefits

Senate bill would push back sequestration for one year in part by extending the pay freeze, increasing feds’ retirement contributions.

Pay & Benefits

OSHA Will Not Furlough Employees

Labor agency is freezing hiring and bonuses to comply with impending budget cuts.