Management
Contractors Protest Continuing Bad News on Sequestration
‘Time is up,’ says Professional Services Council, as Pentagon slows payments.
Defense
The 10 States That Should Be Most Afraid (and Least Afraid) of the Sequester's Military Cuts
The sequester is Washington's revenge on itself -- and Hawaii
Defense
'Zero Dark Thirty' Is Off the Hook with the Senate
The Senate Intelligence Committee has dropped its investigation into the movie.
Oversight
U.S. Fiscal Future Likely Hinges on Public Reaction to Sequester
Impact on the economy, government services and programs could become evident within weeks.
Nextgov
Marissa Mayer Is Wrong: Working From Home Can Make You More Productive
The statistical evidence on telecommuting suggests that (1) sometimes people just like to work from home for a change, and (2) they're actually quite good at it
Management
Jack Lew Could Be Treasury Secretary by the Weekend, but His First Moves Are Unclear
Few observers say they know where he stands on key issues.
Oversight
After the Sequester, Government Shutdown Looms
The continuing resolution keeping government open expires on March 27.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Sequester and The Oscars
Letterman and Stewart examine the steep budget cuts the sequester will bring.
Management
Why Managing Sucks (and How to Fix It)
We explore Results Only Work Environments (ROWE) with author Jody Thompson, author of “Why Managing Sucks.”
Management
Joe Biden Has a New Official Portrait: Deal With It
Team Biden just released the Vice President's new portrait.
Defense
At Defense, Hagel Would Face a Tough Task on Day 1: Handling Massive Spending Cuts
Hagel is likely to get confirmed on Tuesday.
Management
Sequestration Could Jeopardize Upgrades to Life-Saving Weather Satellites
Aerospace industry again sounds alarm, pleas for full funding.
Oversight
Virginia Democrats Decry Potential Aviation Cuts
Service could be severely impacted by sequestration, they reiterate.
News
Some Agencies Won’t Need Furloughs Under Sequester
SBA, GAO and Smithsonian have said they will not force employees to take unpaid leave.
Tech
Air Force Nuke Command Could Furlough 2,900 Civilians Under Sequester
Command expects a 20-percent budget decline.
Nextgov
Defense Agencies Look to Replace $3.7 Billion Procurement Dinosaur
Navy and DCMA seek new contract writing systems.
News
Agencies Are Supposed to Avoid Furloughs
The law provides at least limited flexibility to cut elsewhere, even under a sequester.
Oversight
Freeze Federal Hiring So Critical Feds Don’t Need to Be Furloughed, Lawmaker Says
Sen. Coburn also demands documents on grant-promoting expenses.
Pay & Benefits
Treasury Refills Federal Pension Coffers
Uncle Sam makes the G Fund whole again after debt ceiling is suspended through May 18.
Defense