Oversight
Virginia Democrat on sequestration: 'Is it a crisis or not?'
Connolly says Republicans are playing politics.
Management
Pentagon not properly monitoring sole-source contracts, audit finds
IG calls for adherence to single-bid guidance to ensure competition.
Management
Watch this Awesome Time-Lapse of Shuttle Endeavour's Trip through L.A.
The space shuttle Endeavour cruised the streets of L.A. on the way to its new home.
Tech
IRS and SEC detect fraud patterns in heaps of data
Analytics tools exploit volume of information to save money, panelists say.
Management
Army spent 13 times as much on 2010 conference as GSA spent in Vegas
Service says comparing the two events would be 'misleading.'
Nextgov
Commentary: Regulations are killing innovation in government
CIOs struggle to spend wisely and get rid of deadwood employees.
News
Meningitis, Twitter and Federal Brands
When it comes to potential illnesses, people in the world of social media want to know what the CDC has to say.
Management
Program performance measures aren’t living up to their potential, scholars say
Federal managers aren’t using performance data as intended, they find.
Management
The Four Traits of Highly Effective Debaters
Look for four attributes of successful leadership — five if you count empathy.
Defense
Clinton: 'I take responsibility' for security ahead of Libya attack
Secretary of State says Obama and Biden were not involved in decisions.
Defense
Afghan intelligence agent kills two Americans in inside attack
Former American officer and an American soldier die in suicide bombing.
Management
What Does Your Wanted Poster Say?
Sir Ernest Shackleton's honest wanted poster drives how my firm looks for new talent.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Taking on the Nobel Peace Prize
Stephen Colbert mocks the committee's choice of the EU.
Management
Chief Learning Officers: What Would You Say...Ya Do Here?
A survey shows 63 percent of feds misidentify who's responsible for organizational learning.
Pay & Benefits
Federal retirees will get 1.7 percent COLA next year
Low inflation in 2012 results in smaller boost.
Oversight
The book of government waste: from robo-squirrels to caviar
Senator lists 100 government-funded projects he deems unnecessary.
Oversight
Americans donate almost $8 million to pay down debt
Gifts to the government are allowed under a 1961 law.
Nextgov
Looking for a job? Use social media.
Hiring managers increasingly use tools like LinkedIn and Facebook to recruit candidates.
Oversight
Obama orders flags flown at half-staff for Arlen Specter
The former senator from Pennsylvania 'stood by federal employees,' AFGE says.
Defense