Oversight
Report: Debt would grow under all but one GOP contender
Only Texas Rep. Ron Paul's plans would reduce the national debt, thanks to huge promised spending reductions combined with tax cuts.
Retirement
Army looks to annuitants to bolster acquisition expertise
The Army is tapping re-employed federal annuitants to help it meet its acquisition workforce needs.
Pay & Benefits
Obama signs payroll-tax holiday into law
New federal employees must now pay more for retirement benefits.
Management
Obama regulatory affairs chief wins plaudits for upgraded website
Revised Regulations.gov is welcomed by both sides in debate on regulation.
Tech
Gingrich launches 30-minute energy spot in Super Tuesday states
Presidential contender wants to allow energy development on federal property.
Defense
Military whistleblower cases at risk of being dismissed prematurely
Auditors find unclear investigative guidance and incomplete data hamper IG.
Oversight
Postal Regulatory Commission chairwoman releases travel records
Ruth Goldway responds to a congressional request for details.
Oversight
Video: Obama speaks at African American Museum groundbreaking
'This day has been a long time coming,' president says.
Management
Video: Clinton addresses global business conference
Secretary of State touts 'jobs diplomacy.'
Oversight
Play of the Day -- 'I'm from the government and this wand is a little cold'
Jon Stewart channels Ronald Reagan on the Virginia ultrasound bill.
Insights
Infographic: Balancing the Budget
Federal managers joined budget expert and "Fiscal Fitness" author Stan Collender for a Government Executive Town Hall event to discuss the super committee and the stalemate budget climate's effects on federal budgets. This infographic, produced by the Government Business Council, the research arm of Government Executive, features this conversation and recent survey data on government employees' suggestions to streamline processes and reduce waste.
Management
Who Are the Real The Job Creators?
Besides small business, managers also are vital to economic growth.
Pay & Benefits
Dempsey to troops: ‘We’ve heard your concerns’ on TRICARE fees
Joint Chiefs chairman says Pentagon had to propose reforms in fiscal 2013 budget to control ballooning health care costs.
Defense
Protests latest in series against U.S. military gaffes in Afghanistan
Incidents erode support for the NATO alliance.
Management
Property maintenance costs rise $1.5 billion in 2010
Meanwhile, price of maintaining underutilized facilities falls.
Defense
Afghans protest reports of Koran burning
Top U.S. military officer in Afghanistan offers a public apology and launches an investigation.
Management
How to Coach a Future CEO
If you’ve been reading this blog for awhile, you know I’m a fan of Ford CEO Alan Mulally. He started in the top job at Ford about five years ago and, he has led the company to quarter after quarter of profitable growth. He’s accomplished that through any number of ways. Probably one of the biggest is by changing the culture of the company’s leadership team.
Oversight