Pay & Benefits
GSA suspends hiring, drastically scales back executive bonuses
Agency also eliminates awards program that offered iPods and other high-end prizes.
Pay & Benefits
Part-time firefighters now eligible for health care
Government expedites rule-making process.
Management
You’re a Manager. Not Royalty.
There are lessons to be learned from the Penn State scandal.
Management
GSA has IG look at contracts for canceled energy conference
‘Rigorous review’ by cost-wary agency uncovered issues, source says.
Management
Clinton sets secretary of State travel record
The diplomat has traveled to more countries than any previous secretary.
Management
Bernanke warns of dire risk from fiscal cliff inaction
Fed chief cites need to rein in deficit but also consider fragile recovery.
Oversight
Senator blasts GOP resistance to a budget deal that includes taxes
Patty Murray voices hope for grand bargain to avoid ‘fiscal cliff.'
Oversight
Video: The 'kiss-cam' moment: Obama gets it right the second time around
The Obamas were watching a USA Olympic exhibition game against Brazil.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Romney's tax returns
Voices call for Romney to release more information.
Oversight
Treasury takes a jab at House Republicans
Spokeswoman calls GOP proposal 'penny wise and pound foolish.'
Nextgov
Pentagon bulks up missile defenses in the Persian Gulf
A secret missile defense radar station in Qatar is in the works.
Nextgov
What does your tattoo say about you? The FBI wants to know.
The bureau is seeking technology that would help interpret the meaning of body art.
Oversight
Dreams Deferred for the Middle Class
Democrats (and Republicans) should read James Carville and Stan Greenberg's new book.
Management
State still short on Foreign Service workers, GAO finds
Agency has yet to fill employment voids auditors identified in 2008.
Defense
Pentagon releases funding for Fort Belvoir road project
Money will be used to widen major commuting corridor.
Nextgov
FDA investigates how confidential files went public
Documents are related to surveillance operation against its scientists.
Oversight
House to debate Defense bills with pay, job implications for feds
Lawmakers and administration differ on civilian salaries.
News
Now It's the FDA That's the 'Gestapo'
Senator slams agency's probe of its employees' interactions with Congress.
Oversight