Management

National security specialists offer new strategy for dealing with surprises

Gore aide Fuerth and retired ambassador Pickering say time for interagency reform is now.

Nextgov

White House drops first names from We the People petitions

The move to initials follows a surge in signatures on the site.

Management

We're about to learn who was right about Obamacare

The legislation's survival shouldn't turn on Election 2012 -- how it performs in the next four years should be decisive.

Management

Why Obama Thanked Hillary

The president's former political rival journeyed a long, hard road to loyalty.

Management

Analysis: Slicing and dicing OPM’s workforce survey

Agencies should be mining employee responses to improve morale and operations.

Nextgov

FBI to start querying national iris index this year

The bureau’s $1 billion biometric rolodex for tracking criminals is 65 percent complete.

Management

6 Ways to Reenergize Your Work This Year

As the winter drags on, use these tips to infuse your work with some needed energy.

Oversight

Utah conservative: GOP should 'end slavery from the federal government'

Mia Love ponders her next political move after a failed congressional campaign.

Management

How to Mock Your Boss On Facebook Without Getting Fired

The National Labor Relations Board says you have the right to bellyache about your employer online -- but there are few important limits.

Defense

Chuck Hagel goes door to door seeking Senate support

Defense secretary nominee met with several Democrats last week.

Nextgov

Cyber Command’s growth plan raises a lot of questions

For starters, where will the military find enough skilled computer experts?

Management

Meet Kid President: The Awesome Pep Talk You Must Watch Now

Seriously, you won't regret it.

Management

OPM sets delayed opening for Washington agencies Monday

With wintry weather likely during morning rush hour, feds urged to stay off the roads.

Management

Ask EIG: How Do I Motivate and Retain Talent During Sequestration?

Perspectives on motivating your team in the face of looming budget cuts.

Tech

U.S. to finalize avian flu funding policy in weeks

Global pause took effect last January after bioterrorism fears caused a panel to recommend more studies.

Nextgov

Airborne nuclear forensics tool being prepared

According to research, the technology would offer a “modular nuclear debris sampling capability."

Oversight

Clinton calls for ‘more leeway’ in disciplining employees

State Secretary says regulations prevented her from firing anyone over Benghazi.

Management

Millions of pages of secret historical documents being unveiled to the public

National Archives staff works overtime to release or re-classify 90 million pages.

Management

Justice Department investigating contract rigging at USAID

Investigators also looking into possible interference by deputy administrator, AP says.

Pay & Benefits

HUD seeks more detailed pay data on top officials

Department wants breakdown of executive compensation from public housing authorities.