Tech
When a robot signs a bill: A brief history of the autopen
The machine has been used by presidents from Jefferson to Obama.
Management
Consider sending layoff warnings, law firm tells federal contractors
Delayed sequestration renews concerns about WARN Act compliance.
Management
12 of the Best White House Photos of 2012
White House photographer Pete Souza reveals his favorite photos from 2012.
Oversight
New Congress pledges action on postal reform
Oversight leaders cite progress narrowing their differences.
Management
HHS ushers in eight more states for health exchanges
With some governors resisting, total participation rises to 19 plus D.C.
Management
Analysis: What Mark Kirk Can Teach a Hypocrite Congress
As Sen. Kirk returns to Congress, we're reminded that there’s nothing wrong with letting personal experience shape one’s political views.
Management
Tim Geithner is stepping down before the next fiscal fight
Treasury Secretary reportedly wanted to move on as early as 2011.
Management
We Are Losing the War Against Email
It is taking people nearly 10 percent longer, on average, to answer their email than it did a year ago.
Management
Ethics office issues inauguration warnings to feds
Federal employees can attend Inaugural events but can’t receive preferential treatment.
Nextgov
DHS to pick up $6 billion tab for cyber surveillance systems at every department
Homeland Security strives to roll out real-time threat detection programs for lagging agencies.
Pay & Benefits
Military pay raise becomes law
Obama signs defense legislation authorizing 1.7 percent raise for service members in 2013.
Oversight
Why Hurricane Sandy threatens House GOP more than fiscal cliff
New Jersey Republican members could end up victims of the controversy.
Oversight
Play of the Day: The fiscal cliff gets its due
Letterman admits he doesn't understand the fiscal cliff.
Defense
How Obama decides your fate if he thinks you're a terrorist
A look inside the "disposition matrix" that determines when -- or if -- the administration will pursue a suspected militant
Pay & Benefits
Feds safe from pay freeze extension – for now
Senate did not act on House-passed legislation before adjourning Wednesday.
Nextgov
No good news for government IT in sequestration delay
Observers say budget cuts may be preferable to uncertainty.
Management