Oversight
Comptroller warns government debt is unsustainable
GAO chief discusses improper payments, clean books, tax gap and duplication.
Management
The Pope Shows That Sometimes Leadership is Addition by Subtraction
The health of the organization he’s led is more important to him than being the leader of that organization.
Nextgov
DOD Aims to Shield Nuke Operations From Budget Cuts
Administration officials say U.S. nuclear weapons operations are a national priority.
Oversight
Congress Can Approve a Budget This Year, Lawmakers Say
Republican and Democrat say political will to fix appropriations process will determine success.
Defense
Republicans May Take Hagel Nomination Fight to Senate Floor
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., still seeks Benghazi answers.
Nextgov
Defense and the intelligence community pursue conflicting cloud plans
Roadmaps for shifting computer work to collaborative online environments follow different construction designs.
Defense
With Obama's Plan, 32,000 Troops Would Remain in Afghanistan in 2014
President Obama will announce his timetable during his State of the Union speech.
Nextgov
Why North Korea's Nuclear Program Can't Be Stopped
The world can't negotiate with North Korea, because the world doesn't have anything North Korea wants.
Nextgov
Next Stop for Controversial Airport Scanners: Office Buildings?
Say "cheese," federal employees!
Defense
Defense Employees Break Charity Record for 9th Straight Year
Contributions rise despite threat of budget cuts, furloughs.
Management
National Security Insiders: Sequestration is Going to Happen
Nearly 80 percent say there's no way a deal can be done to avoid across-the-board cuts by the March 1 deadline.
Management
Agencies Must Provide Better Protection for Sexual Assault Victims, OPM Says
Department-specific plans needed to address domestic violence and assault.
Tech
Dick Cheney Sides With Obama on Drones
The former vice president says the drone program is the only portion of Obama's foreign policy plan he agrees with.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The Grammys, George W. Bush and the Pope
The hacking of the former president, music awards and Benedict XVI’s resignation make for a jammed comedy Monday.
Oversight
Horse Meat Lasagna: The Secret Ingredient Is Regulatory Incompetence
Watered down food safety rules are at the heart of the European scandal.
Oversight
Treasury Nominee Expected to Ace Confirmation Hearing
Former budget director will be grilled on taxes, budget but Jack Lew will come prepared.
Management
Obama May Avoid Talking Sequestration in State of the Union
President is reluctant to focus on deep spending cuts.
Nextgov
DHS Releases Career Guidance for IT Professionals
Homeland Security CIO Richard Spires aims to help people make better career decisions.
Management
The 10 Most Historic State of the Union Moments in Modern History
From Kennedy to Obama, a video history of past State of the Unions.
Management