Oversight
Secretary of State lauds high-performing senior executives
Hillary Rodham Clinton calls Distinguished Rank Award winners ‘the backbone, the nervous system, the intelligence of our government.’
Oversight
Obama offers strong defense of government in Michigan speech
‘Government is us,’ president says in commencement address, arguing the focus should be on making it work better.
Defense
Northrop Grumman picks Northern Virginia for new home
State edges out Virginia, District of Columbia in bid to host headquarters of one of the largest federal contractors.
Pay & Benefits
OMB chief calls reports federal employees are overpaid ‘misleading’
Citing education, experience of workers, Peter Orszag says they deserve the salaries they get.
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