Viewpoint
Eyes on the Prize
Offering rewards for government innovation is vital to national security.
Viewpoint
Making It Plain
Agencies could take their cue from the IRS’ project to clean up legalese in taxpayer letters.
Tech
Facebook Faux Pas
Feds could use a primer on how to handle sensitive information on social media sites, watchdog says.
Oversight
Debt deal reached; major cuts coming
Agreement will cut $1 trillion from U.S. spending immediately and a special committee of lawmakers will seek further decreases by November.
Oversight
House approves speaker's debt plan
Bill now heads to the Senate, where Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., has pledged its swift defeat.
Oversight
FAA furloughs unprecedented, officials say
As shutdown enters its second week, thousands of agency employees remain off the job.
Tech
From Nextgov: Crowd sourcing can supplement whistleblowing, experts say
Transparency advocates tout whistleblower protections as a cost-saving measure.
Defense
Soldier charged in bomb plot targeting Fort Hood personnel
Case has renewed concerns about the threat posed by so-called lone-wolf extremists.
Oversight
Boehner bill moving to vote; Reid, Obama waiting
The debt ceiling measure was revised overnight and is expected to be defeated in the Senate.
Oversight
Obama: Give me 'something to sign by Tuesday'
President again calls on Americans to contact their representatives in support of a debt deal.
Pay & Benefits
Early Outs
Addressing questions about early retirement offers -- and TSP protections.
Oversight
No vote on debt plan Thursday; default deadline moves closer
Boehner is still seeking support for Republican proposal.
Defense
Thwarted Fort Hood terror attack raises new questions about radicalism within military
Base was the site of a 2009 rampage that left 13 people dead.
Oversight
White House taps inspectors general in campaign to cut waste
Members of new transparency board meet to ‘root out’ fraud and abuse in federal programs.
Oversight