Management

Federal Conference Spending Is in Decline, Lawmakers Told

Government saves $2 billion on travel and conferences since 2010.

Management

Giving a Team Presentation? 3 Things Co-Presenters Need to Do

Avoid the awkwardness of presenting with others by following these three tips.

Nextgov

Army Faces ‘Devastating’ Budget Crisis, Service Official Says

Nonetheless, the service will go ahead with its network integration evaluation this spring.

Management

OMB: Some Agencies Could Begin Furloughs in March

At least two organizations already have issued formal furlough notices to employees.

Defense

Those Missing Drone Memos Are Now John Brennan's Worst Enemy

The Obama Administration thought the previously released documents on drones would be enough to satisfy members of the Senate Intelligence Committee.

Oversight

The Government Can't Be Sued for Secret Spying It Keeps Secret

The Supreme Court declined to hear a lawsuit from privacy groups about the matter.

Oversight

Obama Summons Lawmakers to Meet -- on Friday After Sequestration

Partisan blame continues as both sides appear resigned to missing deadline.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Think Locally, Bomb Globally

Colbert has some ideas about the effects of drone strikes on the world climate.

Oversight

Democrats Oppose Flexibility in Sequester Cuts

Some fear the blame could shift to Obama.

Nextgov

Commentary: Government Purchasing Power Should Encourage Innovation

The reforms proposed by Rep. Darrell Issa almost go far enough.

Management

Al Gore to Headline Excellence in Government in May

The former Vice President returns to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Reinventing Government movement.

Defense

The Senate Finally Confirms Chuck Hagel

Vote was 58 to 41.

Pay & Benefits

Next up for Agencies: Bargaining Over Furloughs

Most feds expect they will have trouble making ends meet if furloughed due to sequester, union says.

Management

White House Regulatory Office Too Quiet About Its Activities, Study Finds

Absent records leave OIRA vulnerable to charges it bows to industry pressure, group says.

Defense

Army Squandering Millions on Unreturned Clothing, Equipment

Civilians and contractors cost government at least $20 million over the last six years, report finds.

Management

John Kerry Proudly Defends America's 'Right to Be Stupid'

Brand-new Secretary of State John Kerry told an audience in Germany Americans have the "right to be stupid."

Management

Video: Steve Jobs and the Secret to a Great Presentation

A look at all of Steve Jobs' "one more thing" moments.

Management

Thousands of Interior Dept. Furloughs Could Hit Tourism, Broader Economy

National Parks spur $30 billion in economic activity, Secretary Salazar argues.

Management

Some Republicans Come Out in Favor of Same-Sex Marriage

At least 75 prominent Republicans have come out in favor of same sex marriage.

Nextgov

Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Guarantee Funds for VA Claims Processing, IT Projects

House measure calls for funding the department’s discretionary budget a year in advance.