Management

Thousands of Interior Dept. Furloughs Could Hit Tourism, Broader Economy

National Parks spur $30 billion in economic activity, Secretary Salazar argues.

Management

Contractors Protest Continuing Bad News on Sequestration

‘Time is up,’ says Professional Services Council, as Pentagon slows payments.

Defense

The 10 States That Should Be Most Afraid (and Least Afraid) of the Sequester's Military Cuts

The sequester is Washington's revenge on itself -- and Hawaii

Defense

'Zero Dark Thirty' Is Off the Hook with the Senate

The Senate Intelligence Committee has dropped its investigation into the movie.

Oversight

U.S. Fiscal Future Likely Hinges on Public Reaction to Sequester

Impact on the economy, government services and programs could become evident within weeks.

Oversight

After the Sequester, Government Shutdown Looms

The continuing resolution keeping government open expires on March 27.

Oversight

Play of the Day: The Sequester and The Oscars

Letterman and Stewart examine the steep budget cuts the sequester will bring.

Oversight

Virginia Democrats Decry Potential Aviation Cuts

Service could be severely impacted by sequestration, they reiterate.

News

Some Agencies Won’t Need Furloughs Under Sequester

SBA, GAO and Smithsonian have said they will not force employees to take unpaid leave.

Oversight

Freeze Federal Hiring So Critical Feds Don’t Need to Be Furloughed, Lawmaker Says

Sen. Coburn also demands documents on grant-promoting expenses.

Tech

Senate Republicans Finally Get Their Hands on Benghazi Emails

The emails should placate the Senators looking to delay the confirmation of Defense Secretary nominee Chuck Hagel.

Management

Coming to A State Near You: Big Spending Cuts

White House offers up state-by-state details on the effects of sequestration.

Oversight

Congress and Obama Assign Blame as Sequester Deadline Approaches

Lawmakers have a lot on their plate four days before automatic cuts begin.

Management

Feds Go After Lance Armstrong for 'Massive Economic Fraud'

Suit says he violated agreement for Postal Service sponsorship.

Pay & Benefits

MSPB Braces for Possible Flood of Furlough Appeals

The tiny agency that handles personnel complaints from federal employees could be inundated in a sequester.

Oversight

Play of the Day: Letter Carrier Couture

Craig Ferguson gets to the mail carrier clothing line news.

Management

If Sequestration Happens, What's Getting the Ax?

Flight delays, furloughs, military cuts and more.

Management

Sequestration Could Hit National Parks at Height of Tourism Season

Automatic cuts would result in furloughs, limit access to attractions.

Pay & Benefits

Defense Policy Chief Outlines Furlough Preparation

Official tells staff to plan for personnel gaps to ensure work doesn’t fall through the cracks during sequester.

Oversight

House Leader Suggests 'Common Sense Alternatives' to Sequester

Reforming federal retirement benefits to mimic private sector is among proposals.