Pay & Benefits
MSPB targets paychecks of managers who don’t comply with its decisions
Board expands authority to enforce its rulings on employee mistreatment.
Defense
Former AFRICOM general demoted over excessive spending
Decision follows a nearly 20-month Army investigation.
Management
Contract competition increasing at DHS, think tank says
Spending on basic research and development is a concern.
Pay & Benefits
OPM to clarify language on federal closures
Sandy announcement reportedly created confusion among government employees over work status.
Defense
Analysis: How counter-terrorism has blinded our intelligence community
The United States' overriding interest in "actionable" information on terrorists has produced a dangerous form of tunnel vision.
Nextgov
Citizens of 39 states petition to secede from the union
Appeals from Louisiana, Texas and Florida cross the threshold for a White House response.
Management
VA Plans to Move 600,000 Employees to Cloud Email
The government expects to save $5 billion by moving to more nimble cloud computing.
Defense
Acting CIA head visits hill on Petreaus matter
Lawmakers are angry they didn't learn earlier about affair or threatening emails.
Nextgov
Do we need cyber cops for cars?
Regulators plan ‘rule-making ready’ research on vehicle control system security.
Defense
Reports: Susan Rice is favorite for State
If nominated, she would face a tough confirmation hearing.
Management
As Campaign Fades Away, Secret Service and Facebook Abandon Romney
How does a billion dollar presidential campaign shut down? Fast.
Management
3 Bad Research Techniques That Will Ruin Your Work
In light of bad polling during the election, a look at other bad research methods that will foul a study.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Petreaus. David Petreaus.
The disgraced head of the CIA gets the Bond treatment.
Management
John Kerry's name being floated for Defense post, not State
Susan Rice now a frontrunner for State nomination.
Oversight
Tough road to a debt deal, even for a community-organizer-in-chief
Deal-making in a deeply divided Congress requires negotiating with party leaders in the House and Senate.
Defense
Why Petraeus's affair matters (but Bill Clinton's didn't)
In the military, there's very little distinction between public and private life.
Defense
Scandal investigation extends to U.S. commander in Afghanistan
Probe that led to Petraeus' resignation also uncovers inappropriate emails involving Gen. John Allen.
Nextgov
Petraeus investigation highlights fight over digital surveillance laws
Digital detective work provides rare insight into FBI methods.
Management