Federal retirement changes would reduce the deficit by $44 billion over next decade, agency estimates.

Projected deficit is higher than 2011's $1.296 trillion figure.

PRC chief Ruth Goldway comes under new scrutiny.

Putting the increases in the Defense budget makes them a less likely target for Republican lawmakers.

Atlanta-based Southern Company gets green light to begin construction of two new reactors at its Vogtle plant in Georgia.

Defense officials say continuing effort furthers strategic workforce goals.

Federal retirement changes would reduce the deficit by $44 billion over next decade, agency estimates.