News
Government Job Cuts in a Recession: 'Unprecedented'?
President Obama says he's the first president to endure continuing government job cuts during a recession.
Management
How to Talk With People
There’s a big difference between talking to people and talking with people.
Management
White House reinforces bid to kill unnecessary regulations
New rules may save $6 billion; economics council pursues retrospective analysis.
Management
Vice president again dumb like a fox
Biden cleared path for Obama to declare he now supports gay marriage.
Oversight
House panel votes to ban same-sex marriage ceremonies on bases
Move comes hours after President Obama said he supported same-sex marriage.
Management
Uncle Sam wants you, at every age
Final rules issued on government’s new strategy to attract students and recent grads of every generation.
Pay & Benefits
Can Part-Time Retirement Save USPS?
A little-known rule already on the books could help the cash-strapped agency save big.
Management
Keep rural post offices open, but cut employee hours and benefits, USPS says
Postal Service changes course on closures and offers new early-out incentive.
Oversight
Acting Pentagon IG answers critics of record on whistleblowers
Writings defend handling of retaliation claims by highlighting reforms.
Management
Senators invoke GSA scandal during procurement nominee’s hearing
Leaders of oversight panel call on Joseph Jordan to ‘double down’ on avoiding waste.
Oversight
Whistleblower protection bill clears Senate
Transparency watchdogs hail long-delayed vehicle to expand federal employee rights.
Oversight
Americans trust local government more than Washington
Only 33 percent view the federal government favorably, poll finds.
Oversight
House passes measure to cut Justice salaries until questions are answered
Rep. Gowdy seeks to hold $1 million until Holder responds to his Fast and Furious queries.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Santorum endorses Romney, albeit tepidly
Conan O'Brien hits the former candidate on his backing of the presumptive nominee.
Defense
Report: Would-be bomber at heart of al-Qaida airplane plot a double-agent
Informant was working for the CIA and Saudi Arabia's intelligence agency.
Management
Romney: Obama is a 'big government' Democrat
GOP candidate hits Obama for focusing economic recovery plan on government-run programs and increasing taxes.
Management
Obama releases familiar 'to-do list' for Congress
Tax incentives that promote insourcing and clean energy among the proposals.
Oversight
Whistleblower agency alerts White House to troubling pattern in aviation safety
Special counsel recommends more oversight of FAA, in an unusual report combining multiple allegations of safety lapses.
Management