The sequester supposedly has begun. With a stroke of the pen, President Barack Obama has had to strip the federal government of about $85 billion, or so it would seem from the high drama in this town. But Bloomberg Government analyst Rob Levinson says don't panic. Not all of that money has disappeared.

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The RSA Conference wrapped up in San Francisco on Friday. The week-long event brings together the best minds in information security to share the latest knowledge and technology. Robert Richard, editorial director of Tech Target's Security Media Group, was there and he joins us now to give us the scoop.

A good boss can make all the difference, especially in tough times. Five federal managers have received Federal News Radio's Top Leader in Federal Service Award. They were all nominated by their staff. One of those winners, Marcia Pelberg, oversees the IRS leadership development program.