Oversight

Congress votes to streamline Senate confirmation process

About 170 nominations and 3,000 military officer positions will no longer require Senate approval.

Editor's Notebook

Big Debate

The battle over the size and role of government takes center stage.

Management

Labor Department: Contractors should not send pre-sequester layoff notices

Such actions aren't needed because it's not certain a sequester will go into effect, ruling states.

News

Excellent Government, Live and Online

News about our flagship conference and its beefed-up online presence.

News

Naked at the Checkpoint, Acquitted in Court

Stripping down in a security line ruled a form of free speech.

News

When Agencies Go On Spending Sprees

As the end of the fiscal year nears, wallets open up.

Management

Growth in federal contracts called unsustainable

Budget cuts may stem the proliferation of multiple award vehicles.

Defense

Pentagon releases funding for Fort Belvoir road project

Money will be used to widen major commuting corridor.

News

Now It's the FDA That's the 'Gestapo'

Senator slams agency's probe of its employees' interactions with Congress.

News

USDA Gets Out of the Radio Soap Opera Business

After news report, agency removes "novelas" aimed at encouraging Hispanics to apply for food stamps.

News

Worst Congress Ever?

There's a compelling case that Congress has hit a new low.

Management

Washington agencies to return to normal operating procedures on Friday

That means an end to the unscheduled leave and telework policy that has been in effect since severe storms hit last week.

News

Waste and Inefficiency in Government: What Do You Think?

Take our new survey on the subject.

News

Drinking on the Job? You're Fired

Eight federal air marshals lose their jobs for drinking at a restaurant while on the clock.