Oversight
Susan Rice to face her critics
The U.N. ambassador has invited several lawmakers to sit down with her to discuss the Benghazi attacks.
Nextgov
Patent and Trademark Office director to depart
David Kappos has led the PTO since August 2009.
Oversight
White House tips its hand on payroll tax cut
The expiring tax cut should be part of broader fiscal cliff talks, economic adviser says.
Oversight
Bloomberg wants $9.8 billion in NYC Sandy aid
City will face a budget gap after FEMA funds and insurance proceeds are drawn down, mayor says.
Oversight
White House to GOP: We're waiting on 'realistic' revenue-raising proposal
Tax rates will need to be part of the equation, spokesman says.
Nextgov
Cyber Monday crackdown hits 132 websites
Immigration and Customs Enforcement targets alleged counterfeiters of trademarked goods.
Management
Second Terms are for Second Chances
New terms mean new chances: Three things all federal leaders should do to get through transition, advance their career and support agency mission.
Management
State Department nixes rocker's bid to be 'ambassador of partying'
Officials pull back invitation for Andrew W.K. to visit embassy in Bahrain.
Management
Advanced Technology Reveals the Invisible in Centuries-old Manuscripts
The Library of Congress is using an advanced imaging technique to look for hidden text in old documents, including the Declaration of Independence.
Oversight
Former SEC inspector general challenges allegations of bias, sexual improprieties
Fired whistleblower included claims in suit alleging wrongful termination.
Nextgov
Yes, the government can still spy on your digital life (for now)
The battle over warrantless cell-phone and internet searches is taking shape, as law-enforcement agencies carry out the searches anyway.
Management
Feds worry transition to second Obama term will break their stride
Key concerns are lack of transparency and communication from leaders, survey finds.
Pay & Benefits
Sandy victims permitted to withdraw funds from TSP
Feds can continue to pay into their retirement plan despite financial hardship withdrawal.
Oversight
Obama may hold public events on fiscal cliff this week
Goal would be to gather support for increasing tax rates on the wealthiest Americans.
Nextgov
White House drafts ‘kill list’ rule book
The highly classified program will gain a new set of guidelines.
Management
Video: Pioneering Technological Advances at NIST
A young physicist has made pioneering scientific discoveries that in time could lead to significant advances in health care, commu- nications, computing and technology.
Management
Head of the SEC steps down
Mary Schapiro praises the ‘sacrifices’ and hard work of agency employees.
Nextgov
Teleworkers report higher job satisfaction than peers who work on site
OPM survey finds one in three feds qualifies for remote work option.
Management
Survive Holiday Party Small Talk with the FORD Technique
A foolproof tool to start a conversation with anyone.
Management