Defense
U.S. can safely take deeper nuclear arms cuts, senior Defense official says
The Pentagon has not yet offered President Obama a recommendation on the matter.
Management
Labor Department to consolidate field offices
Move is estimated to save $19 million in two years.
Oversight
Congress urged to seize opportunity to reorganize government
Hearing on federal 'obesity' suggests Obama trade overhaul could be coupled with GOP efforts to shrink workforce.
Management
First lady surprises White House tourists
Michelle Obama shakes hands with visitors and introduces them to her dog, Bo.
News
Obama Pushed Dems on Retirement Contributions
If you find yourself wondering why congressional Democrats went along with a plan to boost retirement contributions for new federal employees to help pay for an extension of benefits for unemployed workers, consider this section of National Journal's report on the deal.
Pay & Benefits
Tax cut deal boosts retirement contributions for new feds
Democrats stave off proposal that would have required all employees to contribute more to their pensions to pay for unemployment insurance extension.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- The Daily Show takes on the STOCK Act
Jon Stewart mocks "honest grafts" happening in Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Military vs. Civilian Pay
Comparing total compensation between service member and civilians is no simple task.
Pay & Benefits
Women in government report more satisfaction than male colleagues
More men than women, however, perceive agency leadership as fair and empowering.
News
Why We Haven't Switched to Dollar Coins
Five times in the past 22 years, the Government Accountability Office has reported that switching from paper $1bills to dollar coins would save the government money -- measured in the hundreds of millions of dollars per year. So why hasn't Uncle Sam made the switch? That's where the story gets complicated.
Management
SBA redefinition of small business draws mixed reactions
New guidelines will qualify 8,000 more firms for federal programs.
Oversight
New agency performance goals called helpful but incomplete
Stewards of government modernization act call for more specific data on progress, more consultation with Congress.
Pay & Benefits
Pension changes could be part of payroll deal
An increase in the amount federal employees contribute to their retirement benefits is reportedly included in tentative payroll tax holiday package.
Pay & Benefits
OPM proposes part-time work as step toward retirement
Program could help save $720 million in 10 years, Federal Times reports.
Defense
First lady and Jill Biden announce new push to support military spouses
Joint Defense-Treasury report gives states recommendations for streamlining professional licensing for military spouses.
Oversight
Play of the Day -- Obama's porn platform and Gingrich's new tune
Conan O'Brien speculates on a new path to reelection for the president.
Management
Making Young Employees Feel at Home
Good managers can make a difference in sharpening the critical thinking skills of ‘digital natives’ used to having the answers at the click of a button.
Pay & Benefits
Democrats seek to strip retirement provisions from highway bill
GOP wants to break out pension bill as stand-alone legislation after tucking it into transportation funding measure.
Management
Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself
There was a vastly underrated road trip movie last year starring Zach Galifianakis and Robert Downey Jr. called Due Date. Downey plays an uptight businessman and Galifianakis plays a goofy but lovable stoner. They take a cross-country trip together. Hilarity ensues.
Defense